Quality Technician

Build the Future with Us

At AIRO, we bring together aircraft, autonomy, avionics, and mission services into one integrated platform designed for the environments where failure is not an option. Our technology supports contested logistics, tactical and long-range ISTAR, and operations that demand precision under pressure, so the people who depend on it can get where they need to be when it matters most. Here, you will work alongside innovators, engineers, operators, and industry leaders who share a passion for solving hard problems and building what comes next in aerospace and defense.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

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
• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• 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
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• 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.

The pay range for this role is:

23 - 27 USD per hour (Phoenix - Main)