Quality Control Inspector

Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is looking for a skilled Quality Control Inspector to ensure the airworthiness, safety, and compliance of all aircraft maintenance activities within the C-21 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract at Ramstein AB, Germany. This role performs inspections, verifies documentation accuracy, and supports maintenance teams to uphold the highest standards of quality and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

Ensures all maintenance quality control activities, inspections, and documentation are executed in accordance with aviation regulatory standards, technical data, and contractual requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness and support mission readiness. Assists the Quality Manager in developing, implementing, and enforcing maintenance quality processes, procedures, documentation, and reporting that provide real‑time insight into aircraft readiness and compliance.

Supports the establishment of daily quality objectives in coordination with Maintenance Management to achieve maintenance, safety, and operational readiness goals. Helps develop and refine quality standards, inspection criteria, documentation procedures, and reporting requirements in support of aviation maintenance operations.

Responds to directed inquiries, inspection findings, investigations, and data‑driven analyses related to maintenance quality issues and provides recommendations through the Quality Manager to the Director of Maintenance. Maintains required certifications, training, and qualifications associated with technical inspector duties, aviation safety, and regulatory compliance.

Participates in daily production control and planning meetings to ensure quality oversight is integrated into maintenance scheduling and workflow. Enforces safe maintenance practices and ensures all quality control activities comply with safety directives, technical publications, and aviation regulations. Conducts scheduled, unscheduled, and special inspections of aircraft, components, tools, support equipment, and back shops as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Maintains aircraft historical records, inspection forms, and digital documentation with 100% accuracy and in accordance with aviation technical data requirements. Determines when Post‑Maintenance Check Flights (PMCF) and Functional Check Flights (FCF) are required and provides guidance on inspection criteria and airworthiness standards.

Demonstrates proficiency in aviation measuring tools, precision gauges, and specialized ground support equipment required for technical inspection functions. Performs Weight and Balance (W&B) technician duties, ensuring accurate calculations, documentation, and compliance with applicable technical manuals and directives.

Communicates effectively with Quality and Maintenance leadership, and maintenance teams to ensure quality, safety, and mission accomplishment remain the highest priorities. Supports Maintenance Recovery Team (MRT) procedures in coordination with the Director of Maintenance and Quality Manager. Provides on‑the‑job training, mentoring, and technical guidance to personnel on inspection practices, documentation standards, safety compliance, and quality processes.

Conducts trend analysis on recurring discrepancies, human‑factor issues, and quality escape risks; recommends corrective or preventive actions. Performs tool control, FOD prevention oversight, and inspection of controlled equipment to ensure compliance with aviation standards. Assists with internal audits, external inspections, and corrective action follow‑up in support of the Quality Management System (AS9100/9110 or ISO 9001).

Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Quality or Program Manager.

Qualifications

Ten (10) years of cumulative aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in fixed‑wing aviation. Proficient in Weight and Balance programs, such as AWBS, and able to apply W&B procedures accurately. Proficient in interactive electronic technical manuals, aviation maintenance forms, and associated digital maintenance tracking systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and aviation documentation software tools. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams, leadership, and the customer. Ability to meet medical requirements for overseas deployment (as applicable). Possess a valid FAA A&P license.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance. Desired Qualifications: Five (5) years of experience as an aviation Quality Control Inspector or Supervisor. Associate degree in aviation management, aviation technology, or related field. Job ID 2026-26422 Work Type On-Site Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor.

As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.

As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Ensures all maintenance quality control activities, inspections, and documentation are executed in accordance with aviation regulatory standards, technical data, and contractual requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness and support mission readiness. Assists the Quality Manager in developing, implementing, and enforcing maintenance quality processes, procedures, documentation, and reporting that provide real‑time insight into aircraft readiness and compliance.

Supports the establishment of daily quality objectives in coordination with Maintenance Management to achieve maintenance, safety, and operational readiness goals. Helps develop and refine quality standards, inspection criteria, documentation procedures, and reporting requirements in support of aviation maintenance operations.

Responds to directed inquiries, inspection findings, investigations, and data‑driven analyses related to maintenance quality issues and provides recommendations through the Quality Manager to the Director of Maintenance. Maintains required certifications, training, and qualifications associated with technical inspector duties, aviation safety, and regulatory compliance.

Participates in daily production control and planning meetings to ensure quality oversight is integrated into maintenance scheduling and workflow. Enforces safe maintenance practices and ensures all quality control activities comply with safety directives, technical publications, and aviation regulations. Conducts scheduled, unscheduled, and special inspections of aircraft, components, tools, support equipment, and back shops as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Maintains aircraft historical records, inspection forms, and digital documentation with 100% accuracy and in accordance with aviation technical data requirements. Determines when Post‑Maintenance Check Flights (PMCF) and Functional Check Flights (FCF) are required and provides guidance on inspection criteria and airworthiness standards.

Demonstrates proficiency in aviation measuring tools, precision gauges, and specialized ground support equipment required for technical inspection functions. Performs Weight and Balance (W&B) technician duties, ensuring accurate calculations, documentation, and compliance with applicable technical manuals and directives.

Communicates effectively with Quality and Maintenance leadership, and maintenance teams to ensure quality, safety, and mission accomplishment remain the highest priorities. Supports Maintenance Recovery Team (MRT) procedures in coordination with the Director of Maintenance and Quality Manager. Provides on‑the‑job training, mentoring, and technical guidance to personnel on inspection practices, documentation standards, safety compliance, and quality processes.

Conducts trend analysis on recurring discrepancies, human‑factor issues, and quality escape risks; recommends corrective or preventive actions. Performs tool control, FOD prevention oversight, and inspection of controlled equipment to ensure compliance with aviation standards. Assists with internal audits, external inspections, and corrective action follow‑up in support of the Quality Management System (AS9100/9110 or ISO 9001).

Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Quality or Program Manager. Ten (10) years of cumulative aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in fixed‑wing aviation. Proficient in Weight and Balance programs, such as AWBS, and able to apply W&B procedures accurately. Proficient in interactive electronic technical manuals, aviation maintenance forms, and associated digital maintenance tracking systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and aviation documentation software tools. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams, leadership, and the customer. Ability to meet medical requirements for overseas deployment (as applicable). Possess a valid FAA A&P license.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance. Desired Qualifications: Five (5) years of experience as an aviation Quality Control Inspector or Supervisor. Associate degree in aviation management, aviation technology, or related field.