Aerospace QC Inspector

AVTECH Global • Tulsa, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aerospace QC Inspector. This role involves performing inspections in Initial Phase Manufacturing, Composites, and Final Phase to ensure aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and installations are built to type design data. The position requires a High School diploma/GED and a range of experience in quality inspection or aircraft manufacturing. Responsibilities include utilizing engineering drawings and orders, performing various types of inspections (preliminary, progressive, final, conformity, first article), verifying functional operations, inspecting for FOD, documenting manufacturing process steps, ensuring compliance with FAA approved procedures, and maintaining the proper use and storage of tools and equipment. The role also emphasizes safety, risk reduction, and participation in safety investigations. For Level II, additional responsibilities include providing on-the-job training, coordinating inspection workload, acting as MRB signature authority, and leading continuous improvement activities. Proficiency in CATIA or blueprint reading and interpretation is essential.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• One (1) year quality inspection experience or two (2) years aircraft manufacturing experience required.
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics, and CATIA or blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Competent in the use of basic shop tools and equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years quality inspection experience OR two (2) years manufacturing experience or equivalent aerospace experience preferred.
• Five (5) years manufacturing experience or equivalent aerospace experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.
• Proficient in CATIA or blueprint reading and interpretation, work instructions, technical specifications and QA Manual.
• Competent in the use of all job-related tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in Initial Phase Manufacturing, Composites, Final Phase in a timely and efficient manner to ensure aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and installations are built to type design data.
• Perform inspection duties utilizing engineering drawings and orders, route cards, inspection travelers, work instructions, technical specifications, QA procedures and instructions, and other related documents.
• Perform preliminary and progressive inspections of aircraft structure and systems, verify functional operation, final inspections, inspect for FOD and verify paperwork.
• Witness, verify and document specified manufacturing process steps.
• Perform conformity/first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA approved procedures.
• Ensure the proper use and storage of area tools and equipment.
• Conduct work in a manner that enhances own/other employees health and safety, product safety and promotes risk reduction; participate openly in safety-related event investigations, and immediately report workplace hazards and make suggestions for control; cooperate and contribute toward the overall success of the Safety program at the local level.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel.
• Perform area inspections to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Perform transfer and consolidated inspections.
• Provide on the job training for subordinate level inspectors.
• Coordinate inspection workload according to priorities, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering and IPT personnel.
• Perform duties of MRB signature authority.
• Lead continuous improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED