Quality Control Inspector 1

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission. This role involves performing inspection duties across Structures, Wings, Composites, and Woodshop operations using engineering drawings, work instructions, route cards, and technical specifications. The inspector will conduct preliminary, progressive, and final inspections on aircraft structures, interiors, components, and systems, verify functional operations, ensure FOD compliance, and validate documentation. Additionally, the role requires performing conformity and first article inspections, witnessing and documenting manufacturing process steps, ensuring proper use and control of tools and equipment, supporting safety initiatives, and providing technical support to manufacturing teams.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
1 year of quality inspection experience or 2 years of GAC manufacturing experience
Completion of formal inspection training program within 90 days
Working knowledge of shop math and blueprint reading
Ability to use basic shop tools and equipment
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Willingness to work a rotating night shift
Availability to work 6–8 hours of overtime per week, as needed
Ability to work in confined spaces as required

Nice To Haves

2 years of manufacturing or equivalent aerospace experience preferred
CATIA experience helpful

Responsibilities

Perform inspection duties across Structures, Wings, Composites, and Woodshop operations using engineering drawings, work instructions, route cards, and technical specifications
Conduct preliminary, progressive, and final inspections on aircraft structures, interiors, components, and systems within assigned shop areas
Verify functional operations, ensure FOD compliance, and validate all required documentation
Perform conformity and first article inspections in accordance with FAA-approved procedures
Witness, verify, and document key manufacturing process steps across multiple production disciplines
Ensure proper use, control, and storage of tools and equipment
Support safety initiatives by identifying hazards, participating in investigations, and promoting risk reduction
Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and assist with area inspections for compliance in Structures, Wings, Composites, and Woodshop
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production areas
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.