Aerones

Service Quality Control Specialist

Join Aerones in Riga as a Service Quality Control Specialist. Monitor blade repairs remotely using drone and robot feeds, making real-time decisions to ensure top quality. Enjoy rotating shifts, health insurance, and study leave after probation. Help build a cleaner, smarter future in renewable energy.
Aerones
Aerones
Riga, Latvia On-site Full time EUR 2k monthly UTC+02:00

Aerones

Company Overview

Aerones

Riga, Latvia

2015

Approximately 250 employees (source: ycombinator.com). Revenue doubled in 2024, though exact figures for 2023-2025 are not publicly disclosed as it remains private (source: aerones.com).

What They Do

Aerones specializes in innovative robotics solutions for wind turbine maintenance, inspection, repair, cleaning, and coating. Utilizing a patented ground-controlled winch system, their technology allows for climbing blades and towers, significantly enhancing operational efficiency by enabling tasks to be performed up to four times faster with ten times less idle time compared to traditional methods (source: aerones.com). Their core services encompass a wide range of offerings, including lightning protection system testing, visual and non-destructive inspections, leading edge repairs, painting, ice-phobic coatings, and AI-driven predictive maintenance analytics (source: aerones.com). Aerones targets onshore wind farms globally, with ongoing development of offshore prototypes that aim to achieve significant efficiency gains while reducing the need for vessel use (source: aerones.com). Their clientele includes major operators representing over 50% of global wind capacity, such as NextEra, GE Vernova, Vestas, and Siemens Gamesa, focusing on large-scale wind farm operators across Europe, North America, and South America (source: aerones.com). By leveraging certified robots that can operate in challenging weather conditions, Aerones enhances turbine efficiency, extends asset life, and reduces operational costs by at least 40%, while also halving CO2 emissions during services (source: balticvc.com).

Projects & Track Record

Since its inception in 2018, Aerones has serviced over 10,000 turbines and 30,000 blades across 27-30+ countries, contributing to the generation of an additional 400,000 MWh of clean electricity and preventing the emission of 165,000 tonnes of CO2 since 2020 (source: aerones.com). Notable projects include comprehensive lightning protection system inspections and drainage hole cleaning on 14 turbines at the Red Dirt Wind Plant and 17 turbines at the Thunder Ranch Wind Plant in Oklahoma, USA, for Enel Green Power, which were recognized as operationally and economically successful (source: openinnovability.enel.com). Additionally, Aerones conducted lightning conductivity tests on 100 turbines at the Seymour wind farm in Texas for AREVON, achieving an average of three turbines serviced per day (source: aerones.com). The company is currently engaged in a €6 million Global Framework Agreement with Enel Green Power for the RoBoost Program, which aims to deploy robotized services across its global wind fleet, while also developing offshore prototypes with EU CINEA funding to target a reduction of 6,423,000 tonnes of CO2 (source: cinea.ec.europa.eu). With partnerships including GE Vernova, NextEra, and Vestas, Aerones is expanding its geographic presence and operational capabilities through its new hub in Texas (source: aerones.com). In 2024, the company successfully tested its robotics on offshore turbines, marking a significant milestone in its entry into sea-based maintenance (source: latvia.eu).

Recent Developments

In June 2025, Aerones successfully raised $62 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Activate Capital and S2G, with participation from Carbon Equity, Overlap Holdings, and existing investors. This funding is aimed at supporting market expansion, AI and R&D initiatives, manufacturing, and service enhancements, following a year in which the company tripled its revenue (source: balticvc.com). In 2024, Aerones not only doubled its revenue but also expanded its operations to a new hub in Dallas, Texas, and appointed Dr. Ashley Crowther as Chief Commercial Officer to enhance turbine reliability expertise (source: aerones.com). In 2023, the company signed a €6 million Global Framework Agreement with Enel Green Power for the deployment of the RoBoost Program across its wind fleet, following a successful $30 million funding round (source: openinnovability.enel.com). Earlier funding rounds included $9 million raised in April 2022, which helped to bolster its operational capabilities (source: ycombinator.com). Significant milestones achieved include servicing over 1,300 turbines by 2022 and obtaining certifications for its robotics compatible with major turbine models (source: youtube.com).

Working There

Aerones is actively hiring across various roles, including robotics engineering, AI and data analytics, manufacturing, field services, sales, and commercial positions. The company's rapid expansion has created numerous opportunities in hardware for inspections and repairs, as well as the development of a new AI-driven customer platform for predictive maintenance (source: aerones.com). The primary hiring focus is on its headquarters in Riga, Latvia, which serves as a Northern Europe hub for inspections, cleaning, coating, and repairs, alongside its operations in Texas, USA, particularly in Dallas, to support U.S. growth (source: aerones.com). The company culture is characterized by rapid scaling and a commitment to workforce development in the clean energy sector, with a focus on short technician training periods compared to traditional roles (source: aerones.com). Although specific benefits are not publicly detailed, Aerones is known for investing in employee growth and development amid its expanding workforce of over 250 employees (source: ycombinator.com).


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

Job Description

Aerones is looking for a Quality Control Specialist to join our LER (Leading Edge Repair) operations team in Riga. The role is responsible for real-time verification of blade repair work carried out by Aerones field teams across the US and Europe.

The QC Specialist reviews each repair stage using live robot camera feeds, drone imagery, and work order data, and issues a pass, monitor, or rework decision for each blade before the field team proceeds. Rework decisions are communicated directly to the field team lead and carry immediate authority to halt work.

Responsibilities

  • Review surface preparation and LEP application stages for all active blades during shift
  • Issue Acceptable / Monitor / Rework decisions in real time for each blade
  • Maintain complete QC records for every blade reviewed
  • Communicate deviations to field team leads via dedicated GChat workspaces
  • Respond to field queries through the QC support channel during shift hours
  • Present shift findings at the daily QC review meeting
  • Review historic blade data during lower-volume periods

Working hours: rotating shift work on a 9-week cycle. Day shift 09:00-18:00, Evening shift 18:00-02:00 (1-hour paid lunch included, 8 hours net). Two consecutive days off after every 5 working days. Schedule published in advance. Evening shift includes night work hours (22:00-02:00) with statutory supplement.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to visual detail - ability to assess image and video quality accurately and consistently
  • Comfortable working with structured data, checklists, and digital tracking systems
  • Ability to make clear, independent decisions under time pressure and communicate them precisely
  • Proficient written English for real-time communication with international field teams
  • Fast learner - ability to absorb technical guidelines and apply them without close supervision
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts including evening hours ending at 02:00
  • Background in quality control, technical inspection, or deviation tracking will considered as advantage
  • Familiarity with drone imagery review, video analysis, or remote monitoring tools will considered as advantage
  • Prior experience at Aerones in a field or operations role will considered as advantage

Benefits

We believe great work starts with feeling valued and supported. That's why we are building an thoughtful, competitive benefits and perks to help you thrive - professionally and personally - through every step of your Career with us. You will be eligible for:

Salary from 1,600 EUR to 2,000 EUR per month (before Taxes)

  • A Birthday Gift
  • A modern and comfortable office location at Katlakalna iela 11E, Riga, Latvia

After Probationary Period

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Recovery Days (which can be taken as you need)
  • Paid Study Leave
  • Funding for the purchase of Vision Glasses after one (1) year of service

Join us in Building a Cleaner, Smarter Future - one quality process improvement at a time.

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About the role

July 16, 2026

July 20, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

EUR 2k monthly

Wind Energy

Aerones

aerones.com

  •  Riga, Latvia

Preferred background in quality control or technical inspection

UTC+02:00