Aircraft Inspector

nspect What Takes Humanity to Space:
Senior Quality Control InspectorPDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Spaceflight Industry

Location:

Irvine, CA |

Schedule:

1st shift 6am-4:30pm | Pay Rate: $35- $40,
** A&P license up to $42/hour
* PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly motivated Senior Quality Control Inspector to support a cutting-edge spaceflight program. Guided by the core value of “Safety Above All,” this role is critical to ensuring the integrity, airworthiness, and reliability of human spaceflight assets.

As a Senior Inspector, your work will directly impact flight safety and mission success—verifying that every component, system, and structure meets the highest quality and regulatory standards before taking to the skies.

Your Impact You will serve as a key quality authority across spacecraft and flight hardware, inspecting everything from engines and avionics to complete flying assets. Through rigorous inspections, documentation, and collaboration, you will help proactively manage the risks inherent in spaceflight and uphold a culture of accountability, precision, and safety.

What You’ll DoDay-to-day responsibilities include:

Performing scheduled inspections to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and complies with Manufacturing (MFG) Work Instructions Conducting preliminary, in-progress, and final inspections on all processed articles

Reviewing manufacturing records, work orders, and forms for completeness and accuracy prior to release for return to service

Inspecting for defects, damage, identification, and dimensional accuracy using a variety of measurement tools and inspection techniques

Following and documenting complex inspection processes, entering inspection results and quality data accurately

Applying appropriate inspection methods to determine quality and airworthiness in alignment with strict safety protocols

Communicating inspection results and acceptance criteria clearly with engineering, management, and production teams

Generating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in TipQA and/or Apriso Performing receiving inspections on incoming materials as required

Ensuring proper tagging, identification, quarantine, and disposition of rejected or non-repairable parts

Leading or supporting technical investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

Supporting quality projects and assisting the Quality Control Supervisor with departmental initiatives

Providing technical guidance and training to other Quality Inspectors Maintaining strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and prevention

Actively participating in safety programs, investigations, and hazard reporting

Working collaboratively across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time execution

Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field, including aerospace parts and components

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment

Strong knowledge of inspection standards, techniques, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate manufacturing documentation and work instructions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Proven commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications Senior-level inspection experience supporting flight hardware or flying assets

Experience with electronic QMS tools such as TipQA and/or Apriso Experience leading technical investigations or quality improvement projects

Prior experience mentoring or training inspectors

Familiarity with aerospace regulatory and airworthiness requirements

Why Join PDS Tech…