Quality Inspector III, Airframe Assembly (1st Shift)
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The Quality Inspector III performs a range of production assembly inspection tasks on airframe structures, analyzes processes, recommends improvements, and assists new inspectors while ensuring compliance with FAA and internal quality standards.
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Quality Inspector III, Airframe Assembly (1st Shift)
Job Locations US-CA-Marina
ID 2026-4598 Category Quality Assurance Type Regular Full-Time
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Overview The Quality Inspector II, Airframe Assembly (1st Shift) performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly inspection operations including analyzing the process and recommending process improvements. May be responsible for distributing activities and goals, coordinate and guide technical support groups. Assist with new inspectors, as well as assist in processes analysis.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly inspection operations on structural assemblies and subassemblies
- Works from diagrams and drawings, confirms initial layouts, and uses hand tools to check conformity to specification
- Makes continuity checks on work in process and finished work
- Conducts quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications
- Follows approved inspection procedures for component or aircraft structures, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions
- Inspects completed work to identify any needed rework before signing off; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances
- Completes work package documentation as required by internal quality process and FAA guidelines
- Review assembly work for final/in progress inspection and certification of airworthiness
- Observe the airframe assembly team during bonds, keep time, take pictures, and audit the bond in real-time
- Take initiative and be proactive about inspection needs within Airframe Assembly
Required
- High School or GED
- Mechanically inclined, familiar with usage of precision instruments and utilization of hand tools to perform inspections
- Familiar with fabrication of composite parts
- Reads work orders, blueprints, and specifications
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Be proficient in the usage of air powered hand tools and related equipment
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Working Conditions/Environment/Special Requirements:
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
Desired
- We prefer 1+ years' experience with aircraft composite assembly, mechanical assembly, or aircraft structures as well as able to use all tech data and aircraft drawings, and manufacturing work instructions to perform inspections
- Computer experience Microsft suite (Excel, Powerpoint, and Word)
- Familiar with paste/secondary bonded structure
- A&P and mechanical experience a plus
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $25-$34 per hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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