Inspector Production A

The NORDAM Group LLC•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Inspector Production A applies advanced technical skills and knowledge to perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aircraft components, parts, and component operating systems. The role ensures products meet company, customer, and Federal Aviation Administration specifications and standards. It performs moderate-to-complex inspection and functional testing tasks using experience and judgment, generally under limited supervision and according to standard procedural alternatives. The inspector verifies product identity, dimensions, specifications, workmanship, and materials using measuring devices, purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists. The role examines aircraft interior component assembly, installation, and adjustment for compliance with FAA regulations, company specifications, and manuals. It documents inspection results by approving units or recording reasons for rejection. Work is reviewed for completion to quality standards and schedule requirements; techniques and tools may be adapted for special needs with management approval. The position requires four years of inspection experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment related to the inspection discipline, along with a high school diploma or GED. A Repairman’s Certification is preferred. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; a combination of experience and training may be substituted where applicable.
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 perform all inspection functions within the department with minimal supervision.
Experience using metric and standard measurement systems and both non-precision and precision measuring tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to read and interpret manufacturer specifications and manuals.
Good understanding of composite materials, wood veneers, laminates, and finishes.
Ability to understand first-angle projection drawings.
If working under the division’s repair station certificate, must meet Repairman’s Certification requirements, including English proficiency and either at least 18 months of relevant practical experience or acceptable formal training.
Vision and audio testing per 14 CFR Part 145.155 and C.A.S.E.1-A Standard Section 5.E.2.C.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
For work at NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Ability to frequently handle or manipulate objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; use close vision and depth perception; and lift or handle 50 pounds.
Ability to travel between facilities by driving occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Repairman’s Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of aircraft components, parts, and component operating systems.
Perform moderate-to-complex inspection and functional testing tasks.
Inspect parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
Verify product 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 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 rejecting them.
Coordinate with departmental and production supervision on schedules, job assignments, and workload priorities.
Perform other duties as required, which may include assignments in other job classifications or departments.