Senior Quality Control Inspection Technician, Structures, Wknd

Employer description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

Our Senior Quality Control Inspector for Weekends position performs inspections or testing to ensure conformity with the type design engineering data, while mentoring less senior team members.  They document their results, identify defects and report when instances of poor quality items increase. Quality Control Inspectors safely discard or destroy items that don’t meet the necessary specifications to prevent unsatisfactory inventory from reaching production. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that all products meet our established requirements for reliability and workmanship, as well as other quality control program standards. The ideal candidate has keen attention to detail, and is proficient in using precision dimensional inspection equipment including, but not limited to, calipers and micrometers.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Perform complex Quality Control inspections and testing per inspection work instructions in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced inspection technicians, providing guidance on inspection techniques, measurement methods, and quality standards
• Retrieve and interpret technical documents to develop inspection plans and work instructions
• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102 for complex assemblies and critical components
• Conduct final acceptance inspections of aircraft sub-assemblies and high-complexity components
• Complete required documentation and enter into ERP system, create detailed inspection reports as needed
• Create and review non-conformance reports, participate in MRB reviews, and support disposition decisions
• Communicate technical requirements to shop personnel and provide guidance on quality expectations
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex inspection issues and measurement challenges
• Support the development and improvement of inspection processes, techniques, and documentation
• Assign traceability to incoming raw materials, quarantine, and scrap non-conforming components
• Maintain and calibrate measuring equipment to ensure accuracy
• Maintain a clean work environment and comply with all safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work Friday-Sunday, 6am-6pm
• High School graduate or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in quality control inspection in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and advanced dimensional inspection techniques
• Extensive experience with precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, CMM, and optical comparators
• Experience performing First Article Inspections per AS9102
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to mentor fellow inspectors
• Proficient in ERP systems and computer applications

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience in FAA-regulated production environments
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar certification
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• Background in composite and metallic aircraft component inspection
• Experience with CMM programming and advanced metrology

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activities (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stairs), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces), bending, reaching, handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, punching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) in a safe manner. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection. Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or automobile. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Some positions entail working with small parts/components. Employees must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.