Quality Assurance Aircraft Structures Inspector - F22

Lockheed Martin•Marietta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This occupation requires the inspection of structural/electrical/plumbing assemblies, sub-assemblies, bench assemblies, functional installations, and components for workmanship and conformance to requirements; the final assembly and mating of airplane structural components; installations of Functional units and systems; shakedown and operational checkout of the completed airplane and component assemblies from production and prior to flight line. Rejects unacceptable items and prepares documentation for their disposition. Inspects the sealing operations performed on new or completely stripped, modified and resealed integral wing tanks in tank seal building, including all related structural and functional installations contained for conformance to applicable designs and specifications and rejects and dispositions unacceptable items. Inspects final washing, priming, painting, and internal trimming operations performed on completed production and modification aircraft to assure that such operations are accomplished in conformance to applicable engineering prints, disposition data, and process specifications. Must have current Inspection certifications as required by Company policy and Quality Control Manual. Inspects for alignment, attachments, workmanship, completeness, and conformance to installation drawings, engineering, inspection and other specifications or requirements the final assembly and mating of airplane structural components such as outer to inner wing, power plant to wing, fore to aft fuselage sections and empennage to fuselage, and the attachment and rigging of items such as elevators, flaps, ailerons, and stabilizers. Inspects for alignment, continuity, workmanship and conformance to the required specifications, the final hookup and installation of functional units of the airplane such as electrical, rigging, power plant, armament, plumbing and hydraulic systems, including operational tests and checkouts. Conducts a full compartment by compartment shakedown of a completed airplane for completeness and accuracy of installations; alignment, freedom of movement, clearances, tension, throw limits and torque of functional systems; completeness, workmanship, attachment, and conformance to specifications of required interior, cabin, power plant, and exterior accessories, identifications, and other attachments. Inspects and approves the final operational checkout of the completed airplane under simulated flight conditions prior to transfer to flight line including check for adherence to latest design changes, and customer requirements. Inspects jig loading and mating, framing, skinning, riveting, and out-of-jig shakedown of structural assemblies, sub-assemblies, and bench assemblies for workmanship and conformance with requirements. Inspects such assemblies as fuselage and center sections, outer and inner wings, and any attached structural installations for alignment, contour, material, finish and shortages; checks rivets, bolts, screws, and fasteners for cracks, edge distance, and size. Inspects functional installations such as electrical, hydraulic, plumbing and rigging units and components for workmanship, clearance, tension, coding, finish, alignment, routing, location, and conformance with other similar requirements. Inspects and approves bonding and pressure testing operations. Inspects spot-welded parts and assemblies for workmanship, correct assembly, contour, cracks, faults, edge distance, and spots in radii. Stamps or otherwise approves acceptable items; rejects unacceptable items; prepares documentation for disposition of unacceptable items. Performs inspection of integral wing tanks and related structural installations and modification for conformance to applicable designs and specifications. Inspects the tank and installations for such factors as completeness, workmanship, freedom from foreign matter, and sealability. Inspects aircraft during and after priming and final painting operations.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have the following minimum levels of experience and/or training: Four years of experience, that includes any combination of the following: 1. Military aircraft structures quality assurance experience. 2. Aircraft assembly, structures, electrical installation or hydraulics installation experience. 3. One-year experience in application of aircraft finishes may offset one year of the four-year requirement. 4. Completion of the LMASC Chattahoochee Technical Institute Production Inspection Training Course of 300-400 hours may offset one year of the four-year requirement. 5. Passing score of the ASQ Certified Inspector examination may offset two years of the four-year requirement.
Must successfully pass the Lockheed Martin facilitated entrance Q&MS Inspection examination prior to employment.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to enter and satisfy associated requirements within the Human Factors Assessment prior to employment.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Must have current Inspection certifications as required by Company policy and Quality Control Manual.