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Army Aviation Quality Manager – Wainwright, AK

Ft Wainwright, AK; Ft Wainwright; Alaska; AK; Ft Wainwright, Alaska; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Army AviationQuality Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program by leading and managing QC personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program QC Plan.

  • Ensure performance and quality of assigned QA/QC function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction.
  • Audit procedural elements of program management.
  • Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR).
  • Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications.
  • Consult with local management in determining best measures of project efficiency.
  • Conduct and direct internal management audits, prepare formal audit reports, and define audit schedules.
  • Consult with local management in determining root causes for non-conformances to QA/QC Plan and to customer contractual requirements.
  • Implement the Process Improvement Program.
  • Build good working relationships with task order leadership and actively participate in management process.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise and manage quality personnel.
  • Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program QC Plan.
  • Develop staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement.
  • Assess contractual requirements, develop and maintain checklists, and communicate within QA/QC function.
  • Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance to include quality management system certification or compliance to industry quality standards; with at least one (1) year experience planning and leading quality assurance audits.
  • Ideal candidate must have experience with establishing key performance metrics.
  • A Minimum of Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
  • Must have Two (2) years of aviation or aircraft maintenance experience.
  • Advanced understanding of QA/QC approaches, methods, management, and responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods, ISO 9000 standard, Lean Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies.
  • Routine travel to contract operational sites is required.

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US government Clearance. US citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Physical/Preferred Requirements:

  • Typical office environment with no unusual hazards
  • Occasional lifting to 20 pounds
  • Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
  • Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents
  • Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication
  • Constant mental alertness
  • Must possess planning/organizing skills.
  • Must be able to work under deadlines.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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