Aerospace Quality Technician

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Bassaleg, Gwent, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Posted
2 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

FAIRS Technician-Electronics Manufacturing - 9 Months FTC

Newport - Competitive Salary + Benefits

Hours - 37.5 hours, Early finish on a Friday

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are supporting a leading aerospace and electronics manufacturing organisation seeking a skilled Quality FAIRS Technician to join their expanding UK operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-reliability manufacturing environment supporting critical sectors including aerospace, defence, industrial automation, and medical technology.

The company operates with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, offering a dynamic workplace where professionals can develop long-term careers and contribute to cutting-edge technologies.

Role

As a Quality FAIRS Technician, you will support product realisation by creating and verifying AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with customer and aerospace industry requirements. You will ensure products are released to the required standards while maintaining strict adherence to AS9100 traceability, regulatory compliance, and quality processes.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure documentation accuracy, identify non-conformances, and uphold customer-first delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

Independently create AS9102 FAIR reports, including Forms 1, 2, and 3, using customer data packs, drawings, and ERP systems

Interpret PCB and mechanical drawings to verify component and assembly compliance

Follow AS9100 traceability requirements for product realisation

Verify ballooned drawing notes and document results, including controls applied

Assess concessions and confirm their applicability to products

Act as a subject matter expert for FAIR documentation, providing objective evidence and reasoning for compliance and non-compliance

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of AS9102 FAIR creation and verification methods

Excellent technical drawing interpretation skills (PCB and mechanical)

Confident communicator able to provide objective evidence of compliance

Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement

Knowledge of regulatory and customer-specific aerospace requirements

Qualifications:

Proven experience in aerospace quality roles

Experience creating AS9102 FAIRS to latest revisions

Understanding of verification methods and controls in accordance with customer and industry standards

Desirable:

ISO9001, AS9100, AS9102 certification

NADCAP AC7120 or equivalent aerospace accreditation

This is an ideal opportunity for a quality-focused aerospace professional looking to advance their career within a modern, high-precision electronics manufacturing environment.

Apply today through Hawk 3 Talent Solutions to find out more.

If you would like to apply for the role of Quality AerospceTechnician then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).

Closing date is 04.05..2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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