Flight Inspector 4

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

3d • $86,300 - $143,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Flight Inspector 4 to join its team in Palmdale, California. The role performs receiving inspection of flight-critical hardware, including Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), cable assemblies, and electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESDs), and carries out inspections in accordance with quality instructions and program requirements. The inspector also administers Air Vehicle Acceptance Testing procedures and coordinates with System Test Engineers and Test Conductors.

The position inspects aircraft systems, equipment, and parts for operation and compliance with government and company standards. It includes inspecting installations and operation of aircraft systems such as electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems; performing preflight and postflight inspections; and approving non-flight-proven aircraft for flight. The inspector initiates nonconformance reports, supports Material Review Board documentation, verifies reworked or repaired products, and may monitor quality using statistical process or other control procedures.

The position is based in Palmdale, CA, requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access before starting. Travel is 10% and relocation assistance is not available. The role primarily works second shift, but the employee must be willing to work any shift, overtime, or a non-standard schedule. Candidates must be able to pass a medical exam with no respiratory requirement, work in confined spaces, and stand for long periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 6 years of aerospace experience emphasizing aircraft manufacturing and quality assurance, or an associate’s degree and at least 4 years of such experience.
• Capability to perform mechanical measurement, test witnessing, processing of nonconforming material into the MRB, and verification of reworked or repaired product.
• Capability to obtain Periodic Review and Material Review Board Authority for nonconformance documentation, disposition, and processing.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access before starting.
• Ability to pass a medical exam with no respiratory requirement.
• Willingness to work any shift, overtime, or a non-standard work schedule.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 years of experience working with production, flight test, and engineering.
• An A&P license.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to all levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection on flight-critical hardware, including LRUs, cable assemblies, and ESDs.
• Conduct inspection activities in accordance with Quality Specification Instructions, Work Instructions, and program-specific quality requirements.
• Administer Air Vehicle Acceptance Testing procedures and coordinate with System Test Engineers and Test Conductors.
• Initiate Nonconformance Reports and support Material Review Board documentation for nonconforming material.
• Inspect demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment, and parts for operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications.
• Inspect the installation and operation of aircraft electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems, along with other aircraft parts and equipment.
• Perform preflight and postflight inspections on flight-proven aircraft according to standard procedure.
• Approve non-flight-proven aircraft for flight and inspect adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to aircraft.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures, as applicable.
• Perform mechanical measurement and test witnessing, process nonconforming material into the MRB, and verify reworked or repaired product.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree