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Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)

Yulista Solutions, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to support aircraft maintenance operations under the NASA CHARLES contract at Ellington Field in Houston, TX. The QAR will ensure compliance with applicable technical data, maintenance procedures, and regulatory standards through audits, inspections, and documentation reviews. This role is critical to maintaining the safety, airworthiness, and mission readiness of NASA's aircraft fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct over-the-shoulder audits, process audits, desk audits, and spot inspections to verify compliance with technical orders, maintenance procedures, and contract requirements.
• Perform technical order research and validation to ensure the use of current and applicable maintenance documentation.
• Conduct desk audits by reviewing maintenance databases to ensure documentation compliance and accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies and non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and track resolution to closure.
• Maintain detailed records of audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities in accordance with contract and NASA standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams, engineering personnel, and NASA representatives to support continuous improvement and mission success.
• Ensure compliance with NASA, DoD, and OEM standards, as well as internal Yulista quality procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft maintenance or quality assurance in a military, government, or aerospace environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technical orders, maintenance manuals, and aerospace quality standards.
• Experience conducting audits and inspections in accordance with NASA, DoD, or Aerospace Standards (AS-9110) guidelines.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tracking systems and audit documentation tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance or NASA badging.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification or military equivalent.
• Prior experience supporting NASA contracts.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality management systems.
• Experience with NASA technical documentation and quality assurance protocols.

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.