Pueblo, CO, 81011, USA
23 hours ago
Quality Control Analyst I
About This Role Who We Are: + CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. + CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. + CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have to Offer: + Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance + A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe + Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions + Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! + Summary The Operations QC Inspector is responsible for execution of the Operations portion IFT Quality Control Program, Air Force approved Quality Control Plan and Operations related contract compliance for the IFT Program. The position reports directly to the Chief of Quality Control. QC personnel, in coordination with the QC Manager, maintain direct access to the USAF’s Chief COR, Doss Corporate staff, and IFT Department Heads to resolve issues.  Under the supervision of the QC Manager, the QC staff inspects, monitors, and manages assigned programs and processes. QC professionals are cross-trained to allow them to perform inspections in multiple areas unless special certifications are required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. [ QC Inspectors generate and publish an annual inspection schedule in accordance with the Quality Control Plan and provide it to the QC Chief. QC inspectors develop (from the contract and all applicable publications) and use checklists or specially designed guides when conducting inspections and interviews with personnel. They also employ direct observation of tasks, briefings, and processes. Additionally, QC staff research various computer-based files, reports, and operational products to ensure all areas of the contract are inspected fully. Inspection results are documented in formal quality inspection records. Inspectors, under the guidance of the Chief of QC, follow systematic QC procedures that identify acceptable, deficient, and unacceptable performance and assist in gathering data to aid in resolving identified problem areas. Inspections are both scheduled and “no notice.” Quality Control uses a variety of inspection methods similar to those listed: + 100% Inspection + Random Sampling + Periodic Inspection + “No-Notice” Inspection + Government Inspection Results + Customer Complaints + Walk-through Inspections + Management Inspections + Computer-Based or Files Inspections + End-of-Course Student Critiques + Scheduled Inspections + Inspectors forward completed inspection results to the QC Chief for action, review, and/or retention in the historical file. The OPS QC Inspector assists with investigating contract deficiencies and participates in Quality Review processes. The Inspector assists with determining root causes (e.g., improper tools, training, technical data, work conditions, or faulty processes) of the deficiency/area of non- compliance and recommends solutions. The Operations QC Inspector assists with the collection of program data, statistics, KPIs etc., and creates source documents that ensure contract compliance which are required by contract or CAE to determine program performance and progress. Examples include: + CPARS + EOCCs + BOCSs + Graduation Rate statistics + IFT Program statistics + Operations Quality Control Inspector has Knowledge that encompasses all aspects of Operations including stan/eval, scheduling, Supervisor of Flying, student training/sorties, new hire training/sorties, academic training, operations program management, GTIMS, gradebooks, primary and auxiliary fields operations, airspace, MACA, flight safety, on time graduation rates, standards of conduct, all Operations portions of the PWS for IFT, all syllabi, and FCF/OCF program and procedures. Capable of calculating changes in instructor and aircraft requirements based on the tasked annual flight plan hours between a minimum of 18,000 and a maximum of 51,000 hours of flight training. Able to use algebraic equations to accomplish this task. Operations Quality Control is the responsible agent for On Time Grad Rate Analysis and tracks variable factors beyond Contractor control, such as: student training which requires sorties outside of the normal syllabus flow (e.g., additional training (AT), progress check (PC), elimination check (EC) sorties), bad flying weather that is worse than the historic monthly average (the contractor is expected to plan for historic weather conditions), student medical status, aircraft or student availability due to Government action, and program guidance changes. Operations QC will calculate current weather attrition versus historic weather attrition IAW the agreement with the First FTS, track, document and maintain the history of those factors which are beyond Contractor control and forward them to the Chief COR monthly to substantiate reasons for late graduations. Operations Quality Control will review the draft annual training plan to ensure contract compliance and to ensure Government’s estimated student load for the next fiscal year and will meet the programmed graduation dates. Operations Quality Control will review annually or as needed courseware/curriculum as submitted by Operations for contract, syllabus, and regulatory compliance prior to submission to the Chief COR. The Operations Quality Control Inspector determines the sufficient numbers of qualified CFIs needed to meet student loads and graduation dates based on standard assumptions and basic algebraic equations to be able to inspect Operations Manning requirements. The Operations Quality Control Inspector will provide feedback to academic and ground instructors to ensure high quality academic/ground training. Conducts training/briefings to staff and students regarding contractually required material. Assists the Chief of QC and IFT Department heads with Air Force Standards of Conduct processes and investigations as necessary. The Quality Control Inspector must be knowledgeable and be able to assist with the Quality Control portion of the checklist for aircraft accident and incident investigations. The Operations Inspector assists with contractor compliance regarding additional contract requirements including, On Time Grad Rate Analysis, 36-2909 training, End of Course Critique collection, and conducts contract data collection as assigned. Qualifications and Education Requirements + Certified Flight Instructor with a minimum of 600 hours instructor time and a minimum of one year at CAE Doss Aviation, Inc is required. + Must be able to fly new hires and student sorties on a regular basis. + Current FAA CFI Certificate w/ Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges, Class III Medical. + Experience relating to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Standards and Evaluation or Management. + Current IFT Supervisor of Flying (SOF) or able to be certified as a SOF in order to inspect the SOF Program from a position of knowledge and experience. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn and utilize systems such as GTIMS. + Ability to conduct meetings and/or briefings in a professional manner. + Professional writing abilities. + Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. + Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. + include outdoors, hangar, office, ramp, aircraft, classroom Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + As part of Executive Order 14042, you may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. CAE USA will consider employee requests for exemptions to the vaccination requirements based on medical/disability or sincerely held religious beliefs. All requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and must be approved by CAE USA prior to employment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Salary Range: $66,400 to $102K CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated\_files/employers/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized.pdf) . PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Position Type Regular CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics. If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .
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