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We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nAs a member of our Quality Team you will perform various inspections to ensure the\nquality of the aircraft. You will help us achieve airline-like levels of safety while offering\nurban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire advanced\nair mobility industry.\nResponsibilities\nConfigure and calibrate nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment to ensure\naccurate inspections.\nPerform NDT inspections to assess product quality and detect defects using\nvarious methodologies.\nDevelop and implement testing techniques tailored to the objects under\ninspection.\nApply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluate\nresults effectively.\nCompile detailed test reports and distribute findings to relevant stakeholders.\nConduct general aircraft inspections as well as specialized composite ultrasonic\nTesting.\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.\nAbility to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).\nAbility to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET).\nAbility to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection\n(FPI).\nExperience performing ultrasonic inspection of composite parts and adhesive\nbonded assemblies.\nDemonstrated proficiency in performing NDT tasks and interpreting inspection\nresults.\nStrong ability to write detailed NDT inspection reports.\nExperience using MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically.\nWork experience in manufacturing environments within aerospace or other highly\nregulated industries.\nWillingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.\nBonus Qualifications\nExperience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and familiarity with relevant\ntools.\nProficiency in working with Model-Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensional\nmodels.\nExperience with the utilization of Teamcenter\nAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $75,200.00 - $94,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nArcher is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nArcher Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to . 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