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Job Title:  Quality Technician D-Production Controller

Job Code: 43352

Job Location: Tucson AZ:  On-Site, with some deployment possible

Schedule: 5/8 Monday - Friday 

Job Description:

The Production Controller (PC) will be technically qualified as a subject matter expert 
(SME) in the field of aircraft maintenance. Manage all maintenance support functions of 
assigned aircraft within their geographic region (domestic and foreign) to ensure continued 
airworthiness of aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements. 
The PC must be proficient in using computerized database management systems in 
addition to MS Office. The Production Controller is under general supervision of the Quality 
Manager. 

Essential Functions: 

• Monitors and tracks all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, airframe/avionics
modifications, special inspections, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM),
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), and Military Type Certificate (MTC)
requirements, and other customer directed maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Processes production planning reports and forecasts scheduled maintenance
events for short-term, mid-term and long-term planning.
• Provides maintenance and logistical support functions necessary to expedite
corrective actions in order to reduce scheduling delays to meet program schedules.
• Perform flight debriefs, and review aircraft logbook entries post flight and upon
completion of work to ensure conformity to contract requirements.
• Provides the necessary support to off-site mechanics to ensure documents, parts
and supplies are expeditiously and accurately processed by the established
procedures.
• Researches OEM, STC, and MTC technical data and provides technical support to
sub-contractors regarding maintenance requirements.
• Prepares work order packages for maintenance activities, coordinates necessary 
maintenance requirements from appropriate support shops ensuring adequate 
materials, tools and equipment are available. 
• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside 
normal duty hours and travel as required to support mission requirements. 
• Willingness and ability to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty and travel up 
to 50% as required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required. 
• Working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations. 

Qualifications:  

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior 
relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum 
of 2 years of prior related experience. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance. 
• Shall hold a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License with a thorough knowledge 
of aircraft electrical, airframe and powerplant systems. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain in force a valid driver’s license. 

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Active Secret security clearance. 
• Possess a positive attitude, be a self-starter, work well with others. 
• In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives. 
• Familiar with Precision Asset Reporting System (PARS) 

Physical Requirements: 

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is 
occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee 
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

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