Receiving Inspector

Careers in Aviation • Van Nuys, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for inspecting, documenting, and processing all incoming materials and units according to customer requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely receipt, documentation, and communication across departments, particularly with Quality Control and Customer Service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Immediately document any damage upon receipt, including taking photos and consulting with technical staff as needed.
• Prepare incoming documentation in accordance with customer purchase orders and special priorities provided by Customer Service.
• Generate shop travelers with all required customer specifications.
• Designate units for Warranty Inspection based on warranty tables; provide prior teardown reports as needed for QC evaluation.
• Resolve discrepancies with customers (e.g., incorrect part/serial numbers, PO issues, damage, missing paperwork) before routing units to production.
• Ensure shop travelers are fully completed with all required fields.
• Include all relevant documents (e.g., drawings, ECNs, customer instructions) for modification units.
• Maintain and update the Capability List upon receiving new part numbers.
• Record Aircraft Make and Model on all incoming documentation.
• Identify and clearly mark any visible damage or issues on received units.
• Scan all received items (front and back) into the system.
• Note special containers and label with work order numbers; add notes to the shop traveler accordingly.
• Identify whether the received unit requires a minor or major repair.
• Note Dual Release and CAA UK certification requirements on the shop traveler if applicable.
• Communicate effectively with Quality Control and Customer Service.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including typing, emailing, faxing, and filing as needed.

Benefits

• health benefits
• medical
• dental
• vision
• base life (company paid)
• voluntary life
• short and long-term disability
• flex spending accounts
• telemedicine
• vacation
• PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end
• 9 paid holidays
• 401k with company match contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED