Amentum · 8 hours ago
Lead Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector
US-CA-Lancaster
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$48.91/hr - $48.91/hr
10+ years expAmentum is a company focused on providing safe and reliable aircraft maintenance. The Lead Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector is responsible for monitoring and evaluating maintenance actions, ensuring compliance with technical manuals and directives while developing quality assurance programs.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement quality assurance and ground safety programs to ensure compliance with contract specifications
Inspects and verifies proper completion and documentation of safety and flight discrepancies
Briefs and debriefs pilots and crew members assigned to functional check flights
Evaluates personnel, including verification of skills, training and experience
Perform audits and inspections of work centers and ongoing maintenance actions, procedures, equipment and facilities
Monitors timeliness and applicability of aircraft maintenance technical data and technical library
Reviews maintenance source document, aircraft inspection records, notes recurring discrepancies or trends and initiates appropriate action
Performs compliance inspections on aircraft in accordance with Air Force Instructions, FAA directive and Original Equipment Manufacturer’s manuals
Performs quality assurance trend analysis to determines Special Interest Items to improve maintenance processes and procedures
Performs special investigation, accident and safety investigation to determine root cause and corrective actions
Assists in preparation of Quality Assurance Monthly Data Requirements List (CDRL's)
Provides technical guidance, as required to other QA Inspector(s) and Aircraft Mechanics
Plan the daily workflow and ensure accurate documentation of the maintenance and repair of aircraft and aircraft components and assigns work for other inspectors
All other position related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Ten (10) or more year's general experience in aircraft maintenance and/or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
Must have broad working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and Air Force technical publications
Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements
Exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities, and personnel management skills
Must be familiar with Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) to retrieve and input data
In-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures
Ability to research, read and interpret drawings
Ability to write with clarity and technical accuracy
Thorough knowledge of applicable contractual performance work requirements
Must have current state issued driver's license
Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret clearance. NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site
Must possess the ability to carry and lift overhead up to 50 pounds
Duties include walking, climbing, standing, stooping, stretching, and squatting for purposes of moving equipment, boarding and de-boarding the aircraft, performing maintenance using ladders, and performing maintenance atop and below aircraft
Work is primarily performed outside in a high-level noise environment
Performing maintenance in low-light areas, operating support equipment after daylight hours. Work is occasionally performed in inclement weather
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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