Product Assurance Specialist

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Product Assurance (PA) Specialist is responsible for following Aircrew Training Systems (ATS) Quality Assurance (QA) programs in accordance with all FlightSafety Defense (FSID) ATS contracts, Quality Assurance Program Plans, and other applicable program plans as directed. Conduct design assessment, inspection, and review of assigned products. Participate in product specification acceptance and reviews to ensure technical completeness and accuracy.

Roles, Responsibilitiesand Authorities

• Plans, directs, monitors, and participates in acceptance testing and validation of facilities, equipment, courseware, and software.
• Provides signature authority for initial product acceptance and re-certification activities.
• Assists in activities associated with product configuration data management; hardware, software, and courseware as directed by program requirements.
• Ensures Flight Safety International Defense (FSI-D) Quality Manual and FSSC ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D requirements are met.
• Follows Quality Assurance Program Requirements, Procedures and Safety Plans to ensure quality of products and services are conforming.
• Assists in Simulator Test Group development, acceptance, implementation, and maintenance of FAA AC 120-40B and 14 CFR Part 60, or other as applicable.
• Assist in internal QA and ISO Audits as directed.
• Maintains deficiency report database, including managing the deficiency report and corrective action process.
• Reports company configurations, logistics, non-conforming practices, and products to the Quality and Product Assurance Manager.
• Conducts follow-up inspections of the corrective actions taken to resolve deficiencies noted by deficiency reports.
• Reviews monthly QA activity report provided by Quality and Product Assurance Manager.
• Identifies adverse trends affecting quality by reviewing and analyzing the data reported and collected on product assurance indicators.
• Travels as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree with a technical or supervisory emphasis or four years, combination of education, experience and training in addition to the requirements below.

Minimum Experience

• Five years of experience in quality, program operations, manufacturing, engineering and or ATD's.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to adhere to quality requirements and plans of action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Use of standard measuring devices such as rules and gauges for engineering document validations.
• Team Oriented, Time Management, Configuration Management, and Multitasking, Problem-solving, Organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to obtain SECRET security clearance.
• Working knowledge of software applications, Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge of DOD and military standards and specification practices.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100D series standards and applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

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