Aerospace First Article Inspector – 3-Month Contract

Verify Incorporated; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Verify, Inc. is seeking a meticulous First Article Inspector in Louisville, KY to review and audit FAIs per AS9102, ensuring traceability from data package to supplier evidence.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve non-conformances and maintain compliant documentation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace/defense FAIs, deep GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with composites, machined parts, sheet metal, and avionics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace/defense FAIs experience.
• Hands-on manufacturing across composites, machined parts, sheet metal, avionics.
• Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5).
• Understanding of AP, QPL, ASL concepts.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit and approve FAIs per AS9102 standards.
• Review drawings, certificates, and documentation for FAIs.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, PO, certifications, and ASLs.
• Maintain end-to-end traceability from customer data to supplier evidence.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve non-conformances.
• Provide guidance on FAI processes and best practices.
• Prepare inspection reports and non-conformance reports as required.
• Liaise with customer quality and operations teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Documentation review

Education

5+ years aerospace/defense FAIs

AS9102 familiarity

Tools

Net Inspect

Measuring equipment

AS9102 standards

QA software

Job description

Verify, Inc. is seeking a meticulous First Article Inspector in Louisville, KY to review and audit FAIs per AS9102, ensuring traceability from data package to supplier evidence.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve non-conformances and maintain compliant documentation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace/defense FAIs, deep GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with composites, machined parts, sheet metal, and avionics.