Romania - Deputy Quality Manager

Description

Draken is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance professional to serve as the owner of Quality for the sustainment and maintenance of F ‑ 16 A/B aircraft at the Romanian Air Force (RoAF) F ‑ 16 Training Center located at the 86th Air Base near Borcea, Romania. These aircraft support the training and operational readiness of RoAF pilots.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary owner of Quality for the F ‑ 16 maintenance program, ensuring compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement in all quality ‑ related activities.

• Performs technical inspections on F ‑ 16 aircraft and associated equipment, including systems, structures, components, and operational functions, ensuring compliance with stated requirements and technical data.

• Ensures all processes and maintenance activities adhere to applicable safety requirements and standards.

• Conducts data analysis to identify performance trends and support reporting.

• Evaluates maintenance and quality processes for compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency.

• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance F ‑ 16 maintenance quality and readiness.

• Provides written responses and corrective action plans for customer ‑ identified discrepancies.

• Ensures compliance with contractual and program requirements specific to F ‑ 16 operations.

• Assists in developing and implementing QA policies, procedures, and supplemental work instructions.

• Supports root ‑ cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances, non ‑ conforming products, and other discrepancies.

• Supports scheduling and execution of system, process, and product audits within the F ‑ 16 program.

• Reviews F ‑ 16 technical publications, standards, and manuals for accuracy, applicability, and required updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality experience specifically on F ‑ 16 aircraft or comparable fighter aircraft platforms.

• Experience in F ‑ 16 maintenance and inspection procedures, with strong understanding of F ‑ 16 technical data and systems.

• Experience as an aircraft mechanic; A&P certification preferred, plus at least 2 years of quality inspection experience.

• Working knowledge of DCMA 8210.1C – Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations.

• Ability to use inspection devices, interpret engineering drawings/specs, and perform thorough technical reviews.

• Ability to perform comprehensive record research for compliance and statutory requirements.

• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; capable of solving both routine and complex problems.

• Proficient with computer systems and digital recordkeeping.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

• Position is predicated on maintaining the Romanian Form 4 accreditation in the relative military regulation as the approved Quality Manager.

• Experience as an USAF Quality Superintendent highly desired.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the job site

• Must be able to climb on ramps or ladders or work stands

• Working environment subject to varying levels of noise and extreme temperatures

• Work in a fast-paced environment

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job

https://www.e-verify.gov

• Background Check required

• Drug Screening Required

• Security clearance may be required

EEO STATEMENT

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT

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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email [email protected] or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.