Aerospace Quality Technician III - Flight Test & FAI

InvestedintheMission; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Quality Technician II to support the Quality Engineering group with FAI processing, NC material handling, and test documentation. You will witness and document UAV flight acceptance activity and contribute to continuous improvement using A3 and Six Sigma tools.

The role requires hands-on inspection, data recording, and collaboration with Shipping, Contracts, and QE teams. Travel to remote sites and training in Simi Valley, CA are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with mechanical inspection methods and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with GD&T per ANSI Y14.5.
• Knowledge of FAI validation and verification processes.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications systems.
• Experience documenting flight test activities and NCs.
• Ability to document pre/post-flight inspections on aircraft.
• Willingness to travel to remote flying sites daily.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound/outbound FAI submissions and associated records.
• Conduct selective inspection under QE direction and maintain related documentation.
• Process internal non-conforming material and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Provide QE support including corrective action processing and data collection.
• Support DCMA Source Inspection and coordinate with Shipping/Contracts for timely delivery.
• Create Final Inspection documentation packages (COC, TDRs) and support internal/external audits.
• Assist with audits of measurements systems and documented processes.
• Develop and maintain process instructions for quality activities.
• Perform semi-routine tasks and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)

FAI validation

NC material handling

MS Office Proficiency

Flight test documentation

Documentation & records

Data analysis

Communication

Agile/Oracle database

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Oracle database

MS Office Suite

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Quality Technician II to support the Quality Engineering group with FAI processing, NC material handling, and test documentation. You will witness and document UAV flight acceptance activity and contribute to continuous improvement using A3 and Six Sigma tools.

The role requires hands-on inspection, data recording, and collaboration with Shipping, Contracts, and QE teams. Travel to remote sites and training in Simi Valley, CA are required.