Supplier Quality Technician - Supply Chain
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- At least one year of experience in manufacturing operations.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience performing dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gage blocks.
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and/or web-based software.
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and function as part of a team.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; performing varied physical activities; and using material-handling equipment safely as needed.
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions and use required personal protective equipment, including respirators, gloves, and hearing protection.
- Ability to work varying shifts and hours as needed.
- Assist Quality Engineers with conformity efforts, ensuring parts have proper documentation, are properly segregated, and are dispositioned as needed.
- Periodically inspect components during corrective-action investigations and containment activities.
- Contribute to root-cause and corrective-action discussions.
- Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) review and inspection actions identified by Quality Engineering.
- Assist in generating First Article Inspections per AS9100.
- Complete required documentation, enter it into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and create inspection reports as needed.
- Inspect incoming components and raw materials using precision measuring instruments to determine conformance to product specifications and aerospace standards.
- Assign traceability to incoming raw material, and quarantine or scrap components as needed.
- Maintain a clean work environment and comply with safety requirements.
- Perform other tasks as needed for individual jobs.
- Experience with corrective-action disciplines such as 8D and root-cause corrective action (RCCA).
- A two- or four-year degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical.
- Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software, including CATIA or Onshape.
- Two or more years of experience in aerospace quality control.
- Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- Experience with quality-control techniques such as Six Sigma.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100.
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and aerospace conformity requirements.
- Experience using business enterprise systems such as Plex.
- Experience with inspection software such as InspectionXpert, NetInspect, or equivalent reporting software.
- Experience working with a manufacturing team to develop new processes.
About the company
BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure to support them. Its eVTOLs can be used for both passenger and cargo transport, and the company also installs and maintains the required charging systems. The revenue model includes selling aircraft, providing charging infrastructure installation and maintenance, and offering pilot and maintainer training. The company differentiates itself by delivering an integrated solution: both the aircraft and the accompanying charging network, plus ongoing services, to help clients shift to electric flight. Its goal is to move air travel toward greener, safer, and more efficient operations by enabling sustainable, scalable electric aviation for commercial airlines, logistics providers, and other organizations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
South Burlington, Vermont
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- North Carolina eIPP flights began September 17, expanding BETA's real-world healthcare logistics footprint.
- BETA's Q2 2026 revenue rose to $14.7 million, more than doubling year over year.
- The company won FAA acceptance on CX300 requirements and advanced H500A compliance testing.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue was $14.7 million against $166.1 million in quarterly operating expenses.
- BETA reported a $148.8 million Q2 loss and $170.2 million six-month operating cash burn.
- CX300 certification still targets second-half 2027, and any FAA delay cripples commercialization.
What makes Beta Technologies unique
- Beta runs seven of eight FAA eIPP projects, outpacing every electric aircraft competitor.
- BETA sells aircraft, charging infrastructure, and flight-control computers, creating an integrated ecosystem.
- The ALIA platform unifies CX300, A250, and H500A, accelerating certification carryover across variants.
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Beta Technologies stock gains on eVTOL medical pilot launch. Key takeaways. * The initiative operates under the federal **eVTOL Integration Pilot Program** (eIPP), marking a critical transition from R&D to real-world operational testing for the company's electric aircraft. TrendPulse analysis. Industry context. The broader **aerospace and defense** sector is currently locked in a race to prove the viability of urban air mobility (UAM). While many competitors remain focused on passenger transport - a segment fraught with complex regulatory hurdles - Beta's pivot toward medical logistics is a masterclass in strategic positioning. By targeting healthcare, Beta aligns itself with essential services, which often enjoy faster regulatory pathways and more stable funding compared to speculative air-taxi services. This development mirrors the maturation of the broader **electric aviation** market. Historically, the industry has been plagued by skepticism regarding battery density and noise pollution. However, by demonstrating that eVTOLs can reduce delivery times for critical medical supplies, Beta is building a tangible business case that justifies its valuation. This operational milestone distinguishes Beta from peers who are still struggling to secure flight certifications or meaningful commercial partnerships. Why this matters. For institutional investors and industry stakeholders, the eLIFT program serves as a proxy for Beta's long-term scalability. The ability to integrate into existing healthcare networks suggests that the company's technology is robust enough for mission-critical tasks. If these operations prove successful, it creates a blueprint for expansion into other states and sectors, potentially positioning Beta as the primary infrastructure provider for regional electric logistics. Furthermore, the regulatory endorsement from the FAA is a critical competitive moat. As the government continues to refine the rules for the **National Airspace System**, early participants in pilot programs like eIPP are likely to have a significant influence on future safety standards and operational protocols. Investors should view this not merely as a PR win, but as a strategic capture of regulatory mindshare that will be difficult for late-moving competitors to replicate. The bottom line. Beta Technologies' successful entry into the eLIFT program validates its operational readiness and provides a clear, scalable path toward commercialization that differentiates it from speculative peers in the eVTOL space. Read the full article. This analysis is based on reporting from nasdaq Finance AI-powered news analysis · September 25, 2026 Editorially Reviewed
Metro Aviation. Metro Aviation Flies Beta's Alia on North Carolina Medical Runs Electric airplane connected Raleigh-area hospitals with the Outer Banks September 25, 2026 Beta Technologies flew more than 16 medical and disaster-response missions across North Carolina this month under the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), connecting hospitals in the Raleigh-Durham area, known as the Research Triangle, with the state's rural and coastal communities. The South Burlington, Vermont-based company started flying in eLIFT-NC, North Carolina's eIPP project, on September 17 with its all-electric Alia CX300 conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) airplane Routes ran between Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), Pitt-Greenville Airport (KPGV), and Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) on the Outer Banks, covering more than 1,300 nm with a field medical station and supplies aboard. Shreveport, Louisiana-based air medical operator Metro Aviation - a Beta customer and partner - flew every mission. Beta said its airplane also passed over the Wright Brothers National Memorial. "We carried a field medical station and supplies along a route that connects the Research Triangle to North Carolina's coast, overcoming the distance that often prevents the movement of critical supplies, specialists, and care in the times they are needed most," said Beta founder and CEO Kyle Clark. North Carolina's transportation department leads eLIFT-NC. Two hospitals helped Beta shape the routes and missions flown: Raleigh-based WakeMed and ECU Health, which serves the rural east. A WakeMed physician chairs the program's health advisory subcommittee. Joby Aviation, the only other aircraft developer participating in eLIFT-NC, has also conducted autonomous missions for the project. Last week, it flew an autonomous J208 Cessna Grand Caravan from KMQI to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU). Beta is also developing an eVTOL counterpart to the CX300, the Alia 250, which shares most of its design. That model has yet to fly an eIPP mission, though prototypes fly regularly in testing from New York's Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG). The company has described its eIPP rollout as stepwise, running eCTOL operations first and eVTOL later. Likewise, Beta expects to certify the CX300 with the FAA first, with the eVTOL approval following about a year later. North Carolina flights draw on Beta's electric aircraft charging infrastructure at KTTA, online since 2024, and the company said it has more than 15 charging sites in development elsewhere in the state. Beta also develops and tests flight control computers at a facility in Morrisville, outside Raleigh, that has created nearly 70 jobs since opening in 2023. The company flies those computers in its own airplanes and sells them to other aircraft manufacturers. Beta holds a place in seven of the eIPP's eight state-led projects - more than any other electric aircraft developer - spanning at least 10 states. It flew the eIPP's first operational missions in July, carrying United Therapeutics organ products across Virginia and Maryland, and lists Louisiana among the states where it has supported program missions. More test flights are planned in North Carolina through the rest of the year. Earlier this month, Beta and Metro also flew the Alia with Washington County Emergency Medical Services in Brenham, northwest of Houston, in Beta's first Texas flight under the eIPP. The two companies tested how the airplane could move disaster-response equipment for an agency that answers more than 7,000 calls a year across about 700 square miles, working alongside the county's ground ambulances and the EC145 helicopter Metro has flown for Washington County EMS since 2022. Those flights fall under Project Nexus, the eIPP project the Texas Department of Transportation leads, and follow a route linking Galveston, Sugar Land, and Brenham.
BETA begins North Carolina eipp operations for rural healthcare. BETA Technologies has begun flight operations in North Carolina under the US Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), using its all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft to test potential healthcare logistics missions. The operations, conducted through North Carolina's eLIFT programme, began on September 17 and are intended to examine how electric aircraft could connect regional medical centres with community hospitals and rural and coastal areas. The campaign includes simulated deliveries of medical supplies and equipment, including a deployable medical field tent, as well as flights involving healthcare partners across the state. BETA is working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Metro Aviation, ECU Health and WakeMed. The flight campaign has covered more than 1,300 nautical miles and includes routes designed around potential future healthcare connections, including between Raleigh Executive Jetport and Pitt-Greenville Airport and communities served by Dare County Regional Airport. The programme will use BETA's existing Charge Cube at Raleigh Executive Jetport, which was installed in 2024. More than 15 additional charging locations are under development across North Carolina, with the aim of creating the infrastructure required for a wider network of electric aircraft operations. The trials are also intended to examine how electric aviation could support healthcare services during disruptions to surface transport. North Carolina's coastal areas are vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and storm surge, which can affect road and ferry connections. Future operations are expected to assess whether electric aircraft could move medical supplies and healthcare personnel when conventional transport routes are unavailable. BETA said the programme is also focused on developing a repeatable operating model for rural healthcare access, including the movement of critical supplies, specialist teams and potentially patients in future operations. The company's North Carolina activities also include its Morrisville facility, which develops and tests flight-control computers for its electric aircraft. BETA said the site has created nearly 70 jobs since opening in 2023. Thomas Sleightholm Thomas is a content writer for eVTOL Insights, covering all aspects of the global Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem. Got a story for him? Please send an email to [email protected]
Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 electric aircraft demonstrates both the promise and challenges facing electric aviation. The Vermont-based company aims to achieve Federal Aviation Administration certification by the end of 2027. During a test flight, the CX300 used approximately $5.25 in electricity for a 25-minute journey—roughly one-tenth the fuel cost of a comparable conventional aircraft. The plane has flown nearly 400 miles on a single charge and stayed airborne for over five hours. However, significant obstacles remain. The aircraft must carry nearly 3,000 pounds of batteries to fly 300 nautical miles, whilst jet fuel for the same distance weighs just 50 pounds. This limits the CX300 to five passengers and one pilot. Beta went public in November 2025, raising over $1 billion. The company reported $35 million in revenue against $400 million in operating expenses last year. It initially targets routes of 150 to 200 miles for medical, cargo, and defence missions before passenger service.