Quality Technician

The AIRO Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Job summary

The AIRO Group designs, certifies, and manufactures navigation, communication, and display components for General Aviation, seeking a Quality Technician to perform inspections and ensure AS9100 quality standards. You will read blueprints, verify documentation, and support FE/FAI processes in a fast-paced facility.

Collaboration with teams and vendors is essential. Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience plus knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and 5S is required; proficiency with measurement

Qualifications

• Qualified with relevant certifications and knowledge of GD&T and AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience interpreting AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements and FAIRs.
• Strong measurement and statistical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical documents and translate requirements to hardware.
• Perform in-process and final inspections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Create FAIRs and MRB documentation and track drawing revisions.
• Coordinate with vendors to address quality issues and communicate findings.
• Use precision measuring tools and inspection planning to audit products.
• Assist in training operators on QA procedures and participate in internal audits.
• Identify inspection errors and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Documentation

Statistical methods

Education

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-620

ASME Y14.5M/GD&T

PDCA methodology

ISO 9001 / AS9100 / AS9102

5S systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

The AIRO Group, designs, certifies, and manufactures critical navigation, communication and display components and integrated systems that equip clients with unparalleled precision and accuracy. AIRO has a proven track record of excellence, with over 600 FAA certifications. This impressive achievement highlights our commitment to meeting stringent regulatory requirements while advancing avionics technology.

AIRO is developing the next generation of advanced General Aviation Avionics systems that will bring new levels of Functionality, Usability, Integration and Value to existing and new aircraft for a broad spectrum of General Aviation aircraft. AIRO is offering a unique opportunity to join a highly focused and motivated team of engineers in defining, designing, and implementing these advanced systems.

Quality Technician performs in-process and final inspections, verifies production documentation, identifies nonconformances, and inspects parts and assemblies using precision measuring tools. The role requires strong blueprint and specification interpretation skills to perform First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 using in-house systems such as Inspection Expert and Net-Inspect. Responsibilities also include tracking drawing revisions and purchase order requirements, conducting internal process audits, applying advanced inspection methods, interfacing with customers and source inspectors, and supporting compliance with AS9100 quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret technical documents and translate requirements to physical hardware
• Communicate quality issues clearly and constructively to team members
• Perform incoming inspections of products, parts, and materials
• Conduct in-process and final inspections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Responsible for coordinating and communicating with vendors to address product quality issues.
• Select appropriate measuring tools and techniques, understanding accuracy versus precision
• Prepare Material Review Board (MRB) documentation
• Enter, scan, and maintain manufacturing and quality records
• Identify inspection errors and initiate corrective actions
• Read and interpret blueprints, including critical, major, and minor characteristics
• Use inspection planning tools to perform product audits, determine sample sizes, and pull random samples
• Assist in training operators on Quality Assurance and manufacturing procedures
• Support the Quality Manager with internal audits of QA and manufacturing processes
• Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming material

Pre-requisite Knowledge, Skills and Education:

• J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 certifications preferred
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M and GD&T; understanding of X, Y, Z coordinate systems
• Knowledge of quality principles, terminology, concepts, and PDCA methodology
• Understanding of basic statistical methods, data plotting, and out-of-control conditions
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of measurement types, terminology, and scales
• Familiarity with testing methods and basic calibration practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Understanding of traceability requirements for product, material, and calibration
• Strong mathematical skills, including measurement conversions and angle calculations
• Minimum of 2 years of quality inspection and/or production experience
• Manufacturing environment experience required
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 quality systems
• Experience with 5S systems
• Proficiency using inspection hand tools and equipment

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds safely
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with employees and management
• Manual dexterity required for inspection tasks
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach above and below shoulder level
• Ability to move throughout a 25,000 square foot warehouse facility
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Correctable vision and hearing

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance – fully paid by the company for employees and their dependents
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – fully paid by the company
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance options

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may also be asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor as required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The AIRO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.