Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Specialist – Aviation Electrical Systems(For quicker response, email resume directly to: jburchettaerotek.com)
Location: Sarasota, FLSchedule:
Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay Rate
$26.00 – $35.00 per hour, based on experience
Job SummaryThe Quality Assurance Specialist supports the production of aviation electrical and power distribution systems by ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, aerospace quality standards, and internal quality requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining product conformity, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and aerospace standards, including AS9100
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electrical and power system components and assemblies
- Review and verify material certifications, traceability records, and production documentation
- Identify, document, and manage nonconformances (NCRs)
- Lead and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation and follow-up
- Assist with First Article Inspections (AS9102) and configuration control activities
- Monitor quality metrics and process trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and technical teams to resolve quality issues
- Maintain document control, revision management, and quality records
- Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and accountability
Required Qualifications- Experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing quality
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations and AS9100 quality management systems
- Experience with nonconformance management and corrective actions
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with aircraft electrical or power distribution systems
- Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI / AS9102)
- Experience supporting FAA or customer audits
- Knowledge of root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
- Exposure to continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies
Work Environment- Manufacturing and production floor setting
- Hands-on inspection activities
- Collaboration with quality, operations, and leadership teams
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sarasota, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sarasota,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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