Launch Your Aerospace Quality Career as a Quality Assurance Administrator!

• 📍 Location: Irvine, CA | Onsite

• 🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• 💲 Pay Rate: $20–$25 per hour

Make an Impact in Aerospace Quality Excellence

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Administrator to support an industry-leading aerospace contract manufacturing environment in Irvine, CA. In this critical role, you'll help ensure quality documentation accuracy, support compliance requirements, and contribute to the successful delivery of products that support some of the world's most advanced aerospace programs.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy working with technical documentation, and have experience with aerospace quality requirements, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Assurance Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting quality operations and maintaining compliance with customer and industry standards by:

• Compiling and reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) for completeness, accuracy, and customer compliance

• Preparing and maintaining customer quality data packs, including certifications, inspection reports, material traceability records, and process documentation

• Uploading, submitting, and managing quality documentation through aerospace customer portals

• Maintaining quality records in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements

• Supporting internal and external audits by organizing and retrieving required documentation

• Collaborating with Quality Engineers, Production, Purchasing, and Planning teams to gather necessary records and certifications

• Tracking document status and ensuring timely submission to meet customer delivery schedules

• Assisting with document control activities, revision management, and record retention requirements

• Communicating professionally with customers regarding quality documentation questions and requests

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Management System (QMS)

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2–3 years of experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, or Aerospace environment

• Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements

• Experience compiling and submitting aerospace customer data packs

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Familiarity with aerospace customer portals and electronic document submission systems

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy

• Excellent organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher

• Experience within a contract manufacturing aerospace environment

• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or NetSuite

• Previous experience supporting customer or third-party audits

• SharePoint experience

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an administrative role—it's an opportunity to become a key contributor within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment where quality matters every day.

You'll enjoy:

• The chance to support innovative aerospace programs and industry-leading customers

• Hands-on involvement with aerospace quality systems and compliance processes

• A collaborative team environment that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge of quality management systems, documentation control, and aerospace requirements

• Competitive hourly pay and a consistent weekday schedule that supports work-life balance

• The opportunity to build valuable experience with industry-recognized aerospace standards and processes

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an organized, detail-driven professional with aerospace quality documentation experience and a passion for excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction in a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment!

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.

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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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