When is a CDI, CDQAR, or QAR suspended from their duties?

A Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), or Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) is suspended from their duties when they are moved outside the Maintenance department. This is because their qualifications and responsibilities are specifically tied to their role within that department. When an individual is reassigned to a different department, they can no longer fulfill the requirements of their QA duties, which are crucial for maintaining safety and quality standards in maintenance operations.

This suspension ensures that only those personnel who are actively engaged and appropriately positioned within the relevant department are tasked with these critical evaluations and inspections. The integrity of the QA process is preserved by having qualified personnel who are up-to-date on all departmental regulations and practices.

Other scenarios, such as being on leave, failing an inspection, or changing commands, do not automatically lead to suspension from their QA duties. While these situations may impact an individual's ability to perform, they do not directly affect their official status as a CDI, CDQAR, or QAR unless related to their specific role within the Maintenance department.