Quality Inspector; Aviation and Aerospace

We are seeking an meticulous Aviation Quality Inspector to ensure all aircraft components, assemblies, and repair processes meet rigorous regulatory and customer standards. In this position, you will perform detailed incoming, in-process, and final inspections across complex aerospace hardware and repair operations.

This role is ideal for a quality professional committed to precision and flight safety, offering long-term stability and career growth within an established aviation manufacturing and maintenance environment.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 to 5 years of quality inspection experience in aviation, aerospace, or an FAA/EASA Part 145 repair station environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of FAA regulations, EASA requirements, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Advanced ability to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, schematics, component maintenance manuals (CMM), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications.
• Inspection Tools:
  Proficiency using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, optical comparators, and CMM equipment).
• Documentation & Systems: strong computer skills for logging inspection results, processing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), First Article Inspections (AS9102 FAIs), and managing airworthiness documentation.
• Certifications:
  
  FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or NDT certifications (Level II in PT, MT, UT, or ET) are highly desirable.

salary: $62,400 - $83,200 per year

shift:
First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education:
High School

• Inspection Operations: Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on aircraft parts, structural assemblies, mechanical components, and repair work in accordance with technical data.
• Documentation Verification: Audit work orders, maintenance logs, material certifications, and airworthiness documentation (such as FAA Form 8130-3) for complete traceability and accuracy.
• First Article Inspection: Execute and document First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Precision Measurement: Utilize calibrated tools, optical equipment, and precision instruments to verify part dimensions against engineering specifications and GD&T callouts.
• Non-Conformance Management: Identify, tag, isolate non-conforming materials; author detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and collaborate with Quality Engineering on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Audit & Compliance: Participate in internal quality audits; ensure all shop operations adhere to AS9100 standards and FAA/EASA regulatory guidelines.

• Product Inspection
• Quality Control
• Inspection

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level:
  Experienced

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

• Experienced
• 3 years

• High School (required)