Now Hiring: Quality Operations Specialist – Shape the Future of Aviation Excellence!
Location: Fort Worth, TX Shift: 9/80A (06:00 AM – 03:30 PM) Pay: $28–$48/hr DOE Onsite Only
About the Role:
PDS Tech Commercial, in partnership with a leading aviation industry innovator, is seeking a meticulous and highly skilled Quality Operations Specialist to join our Fort Worth team. This role is vital in ensuring manufacturing processes and inspection methods not only meet but exceed customer quality expectations. You’ll directly influence product excellence across new aircraft development, legacy programs, and advanced quality initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and revise First Article Inspection (FAI) Plans and Quality Inspection Instructions (QIIs) for complex composite, machined, and rotor system components.
Serve as a Planning Review Board member for quality decisions.
Ensure configuration management compliance via audits, evaluations, and tracking.
Collaborate with end users, customers, and subcontractors to address quality issues.
Support new aircraft development, legacy products, and implementation of advanced quality technologies.
Translate technical data into actionable manufacturing and quality plans.
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree or relevant technical training/experience.
Minimum 5 years of quality experience, preferably in aerospace, or equivalent aviation manufacturing planning experience.
Extensive GD&T knowledge applied to machined and composite parts.
Strong understanding of AS9100/AS9102 standards and FAI planning.
Proficiency in creating Quality Inspection Instructions and identifying inspection points within planning routes.
Ability to extract and interpret complex models in Catia V6 & 3DX for advanced quality planning.
Experience navigating MES systems such as CAMS, SAP ECC, and SAP PEO.
Excellent communication skills, strong organization, and the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Join Us:
At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and continuous growth. Work in a culture where your expertise directly impacts aviation excellence, enjoy competitive pay, and benefit from opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking company.
Take the Next Step:
If you thrive in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment and are ready to make a measurable impact on aviation quality, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us soar to new heights in excellence!
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Pay Details: $28.00 to $48.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
