Quality Operations Specialist | Amarillo, TX (Onsite Only)

Join Our Aerospace Innovation Team & Shape the Future of Flight!

Pay Range: $28 – $48/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: 1st Shift | 4x10 (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Contract

About the Opportunity

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a world-renowned aviation leader, is seeking a Quality Operations Specialist to join their dynamic team in Amarillo, TX. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of aerospace innovation—driving quality excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the development of cutting-edge aircraft that define the future of flight.

If you have an eye for detail, a passion for precision, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on aviation history.

What You’ll Do

Champion Quality: Coordinate and support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, ensuring compliance with customer and FAA standards.

Collaborate & Solve: Resolve CAMs and FAI-related issues, partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain production flow.

Ensure Traceability: Create, track, and manage First Article Requirement Records (FARR) and certification documentation.

Support Regulatory Excellence: Apply knowledge of FAA Part 21 (21.33) and prepare conformity packages for parts and assemblies.

Maintain Documentation Integrity: Review Certificates of Conformance, 8130-9s, material certifications, inspection sheets, and test reports for accuracy and completeness.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance quality processes, engage teams, and build quality into every stage of production.

Communicate & Report: Deliver timely status updates, reports, and feedback to leadership and stakeholders.

Stay Current: Maintain strong knowledge of company systems (ENOVIA, SAP, QlikView) and plant policies to ensure compliance and consistency.

What You Bring

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in aviation or technical field preferred

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing preferred

• Experience in technical writing and documentation management

• Familiarity with FAA certification procedures and ODA/DARF processes preferred

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Green Belt certification a plus)

• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and CATIA preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top technical professionals with industry innovators pushing the boundaries of flight. When you join our team, you gain:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

• The chance to work with world-class aerospace experts

• A culture built on precision, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship

• Opportunities to grow your technical expertise and advance your career

• The satisfaction of contributing directly to the next generation of aviation excellence

Take Your Career to New Heights

If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a measurable impact on the future of flight, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join a team where quality isn’t just a standard—it’s our mission.

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