INSPECTOR PRODUCTION A

The NORDAM Group•Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge to perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aircraft components, parts, and component operating systems to ensure products meet company, customer, and Federal Aviation Administration specifications and standards. Performs moderate-to-complex inspection and functional testing tasks using experience and judgment, working under limited supervision and selecting actions from standard procedural alternatives. Inspects parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements. Verifies identity and dimensions with measuring devices and checks specifications against purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists. Inspects aerospace components and operating systems, and examines the assembly, installation, and adjustment of aircraft interior components to confirm that workmanship and materials comply with FAA regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures. Measures installation accuracy against specified tolerances and signs inspection records to approve units or document reasons for rejection. The role requires the ability to work beyond eight hours per day and five days per week when required. Employees at the NORDAM Repair Division must also be able to use stairs. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions; noise levels range from loud to moderate. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed for completion to quality and schedule standards. Techniques and tools may be adapted for special needs with management approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of inspection experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment directly related to the inspection discipline.
Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Systems.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with departmental and production supervision.
Ability to coordinate with departmental and production supervision on schedules, job assignments, and workload priorities.
Ability to perform all departmental inspection functions with minimal supervision.
Experience using metric and standard measurement systems and non-precision and precision measuring tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to interpret manufacturer specifications and manuals.
Good understanding of composite materials, wood veneers, laminates, and finishes.
Ability to understand first-angle projection drawings.
Ability to meet the applicable vision and audio test requirements under 14 CFR Part 145.155 and C.A.S.E.1-A Standard Section 5.E.2.C.
If the role is performed under the division’s repair station certificate, Repairman’s Certification requires understanding, reading, and writing English and either at least 18 months of practical experience in relevant maintenance procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment, or completion of formal training acceptable to the Administrator and specifically designed to qualify the applicant for the job.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
For work at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Ability to frequently walk, handle or manipulate objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, use close vision and depth perception and adjust focus, and stand; occasionally drive between facilities and climb stairs.
Ability to frequently handle weights of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Repairman’s Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aircraft components, parts, and operating systems.
Perform moderate-to-complex in-process and final inspection and functional testing tasks.
Inspect parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
Verify part identity and dimensions using measuring devices such as micrometers, gauges, calipers, and Jo-blocks.
Verify specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
Test and inspect products, processes, parts, and operating systems to ensure end items meet or exceed specifications.
Examine assembly, installation, and adjustment of aircraft interior components and their operating systems for compliance with FAA regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures.
Determine dimensional accuracy of component installations using non-precision and precision measuring instruments.
Sign inspection records to approve units or record reasons for rejection.
Perform other duties as required, including assignments in other job classifications or departments.