Quality Assurance Specialist

ATC (Argo Turboserve Corporation); Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC (Argo Turboserve Corporation) seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to certify airworthiness of parts and ensure compliance with FAA, AS9100, ISO, OEM, and customer requirements. You will inspect aerospace hardware, issue airworthiness certifications, and manage FAIRs using NetInspect in support of shipping operations.

The ideal candidate has aerospace QA/inspection experience, familiarity with AS9102 and GD&T, and strong communication skills for collaborations with customers, suppliers, and

Qualifications

• Customer service, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Strong aerospace QA and inspection background required.
• Experience with NetInspect and customer quality portals preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9102 FAIRs and AS9100 requirements.
• read engineering drawings, GD&T, and CA tools.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and precision tools.
• Ability to define processes and create work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Certify parts using FAA Form 8130-3 to meet FAA requirements.
• Perform and review AS9102 FAIRs.
• Utilize NetInspect to manage FAIR documentation and quality records.
• Ensure supplier products meet contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Inspect aerospace hardware at receiving, in-process, and final stages.
• Investigate root cause and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Process customer returns and non-conforming material reports.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, OEMs, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain the Quality Control Hold Area and disposition activities.
• Stay updated on FAA, AS9100, and aerospace standards.
• Support audits and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Aerospace QA

Inspection background

NetInspect

FAIRs

AS9102

AS9100

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Calipers & micrometers

Root cause analysis

Documentation creation

Education

Minimum 3–5 years aerospace QA/inspection

Tools

NetInspect

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for certifying airworthiness of all parts shipped to customers; ensuring the Quality team meets all FAA, AS9100, ISO, OEM, and customer requirements; ensuring supplier products meet all applicable specifications; and resolving hardware quality issues. This position supports shipping operations through inspection of aerospace hardware, issuance of airworthiness certifications, and management of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) utilizing NetInspect and AS9102 requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Certify parts using FAA Form 8130-3 to meet FAA requirements.
• Perform and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Utilize NetInspect to create, review, submit, and maintain FAIR documentation and customer quality records.
• Ensure supplier products meet all contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to verify product conformity.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace hardware.
• Resolve product quality problems and support root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Process customer returns and non-conforming material reports.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, OEMs, regulatory agencies, and internal departments.
• Manage the Quality Control Hold Area and disposition activities.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding FAA regulations, AS9100 requirements, and aerospace industry standards.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Support and comply with all ATC/AERO policies, programs, procedures, and applicable laws.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong aerospace quality assurance and inspection background.
• Experience with NetInspect and customer quality portals.
• Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Qualified to inspect the airworthiness of aerospace hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers and precision measurement tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Ability to define processes and create work instructions, procedures, and training documentation.
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of aerospace quality assurance, quality control, or inspection experience.
• Experience completing and reviewing AS9102 FAIR packages.
• Experience utilizing NetInspect or similar aerospace quality management systems.
• Quality and aviation experience required.
• Direct involvement with FAA-regulated operations or military equivalent preferred.

ATC offers a competitive salary and strong benefits program. We offer a business work environment where achievements will be recognized.

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