Aerospace Quality Inspector

We are hunting for a meticulous and safety-driven Inspector & Quality Technician to champion the integrity of our Worcester, MA aerospace operations. In this high-impact role, you will lead the evaluation of critical PT6-series turbine engine components through every stage of our advanced engineering and FAA-approved repair pipeline. You will be the final gatekeeper for airworthiness, ensuring every part meets strict regulatory and company benchmarks before being cleared for flight.

For a qualified professional, this role offers a direct track to a designated FAA Repairman (Inspector) role, making you a cornerstone of our elite quality assurance team.

Pay Rate: The expected hourly wage is $45-60/hr pay will be offered based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, and certifications.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift hours available Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits, which include health insurance and an incentive recognition bonus. (All benefits are based on eligibility).

• Multi-Stage Diagnostics: Execute thorough evaluations on incoming raw parts, in-progress overhauls, and finished assemblies to determine repairability and service life.
• Blueprint Translation: Analyze complex blueprints, engineering orders, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manuals, and regulatory paperwork to guide inspection criteria.
• Precision Metrology: Utilize micrometers, calipers, and advanced gauging tools to verify exact dimensional tolerances on intricate turbine parts.
• Regulatory Auditing: Scrutinize shop travelers, repair logs, and technician sign-offs to guarantee absolute administrative accuracy and compliance.
• Flight Certification: Authorized personnel will officially sign off on documentation and certify components for immediate return to service.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner seamlessly with machinists, welders, engineers, and plant leadership to resolve quality discrepancies and foster continuous shop floor improvements.

• Credentials: An active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate is highly preferred, though we welcome candidates with extensive, verifiable backgrounds in aerospace inspection, turbine maintenance, or regulated defense manufacturing.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven background working within an active FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment, ideally with specific exposure to PT6 engine architecture.
• Technical Aptitude: Mastery of precision measuring devices and a sharp mechanical intellect for interpreting complex technical datasets.
• Personal Attributes: Unwavering professional ethics, sharp focus, independent decision-making capabilities, and a deep‑seeded commitment to aviation safety.
• Physical Capabilities: Comfortable moving between a climate‑controlled office and a dynamic machine shop environment, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

• Top‑Tier Earning Potential: A premium hourly rate matching the immense responsibility of the role, supplemented by performance incentives.
• Premium Workspace: Enjoy a clean, modern, and fully air‑conditioned facility designed for worker comfort.
• Career Advancement: Upward mobility within our quality branch, including rapid sponsorship for specialized FAA credentials.
• Culture & Stability: Secure, predictable first‑shift hours alongside a tight‑knit, collaborative team that treats you like a vital asset, not just a number.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.