Quality Assurance Technician (AGE) - Morón Air Base

About the role

KBR supports the operational needs of the U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey, providing program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare and recreation support under a five-year contract with three one-year options. As an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Quality Assurance Technician, you will act as the AGE QA authority, overseeing maintenance, cryogenics, welding/corrosion control, HAZMAT, precision measurement equipment laboratory, material and production control, and mentoring technicians toward zero-defect performance.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary QA authority for all AGE department functions, including maintenance, cryogenics, welding/corrosion control, HAZMAT, PMEL/TMDE monitoring, material and production control.
• Ensure operations comply with the Performance Work Statement, military technical orders and safety directives.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled inspections, audits and surveillance using monthly checklists.
• Use government and commercial tracking systems such as ELMS, IMDS, G081, PAMS and TCMax, as well as civilian QC/QMS tools, to audit records and verify equipment status.
• Lead responses to government-documented non-compliance, investigate root causes, and work with the WRM Manager and the government COR to resolve issues.
• Mentor personnel and deliver training on technical processes, quality standards, software systems and safety protocols.
• Analyze processes, recommend improvements and document all QA activities.

Required profile

• US citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, ground support equipment or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of QA or QC experience in a military or civilian aviation environment.
• Experience applying government contract requirements, military technical orders and regulations.
• Valid driver's license; US Secret Security Clearance is required and preferred.

Required skills

• Experience with maintenance databases, inventory control systems or QMS platforms.
• Preferred: direct hands-on experience with ELMS, IMDS, G081, PAMS, TCMax, IBM Maximo or SAP, and DAFI 21-101 compliance.
• Preferred: experience with a government COR, technical certifications in maintenance, inspection, auditing or safety, and heavy equipment towing or forklift certification.

What we offer

• Competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include medical, dental and AD&D.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.