Aerospace First Article Inspector - Precision & Compliance

Axius Group, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Axius Group, LLC is seeking a First Article Inspector to support aerospace manufacturing by performing First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102. This role ensures parts, assemblies, and processes comply with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements prior to production release.

Strong experience in aerospace inspection, blueprint reading, and documentation, with deep knowledge of quality systems and regulatory compliance standards, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102.
• Strong aerospace inspection experience with attention to drawing/spec validation.
• Thorough knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements
• Review drawings, specs, and customer requirements for compliance
• Complete AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 with traceability
• Verify dimensional, material, and special process requirements
• Ensure certification documents (COCs, material certifications) are accurate
• Conduct inspections with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges
• Review CMM reports to validate dimensional compliance
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve issues
• Support corrective action investigations (RCCA/8D) as needed

Skills

Aerospace inspection

Blueprint reading

Documentation

AS9102 knowledge

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Measurement accuracy

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

CMM reports review

Job description

Axius Group, LLC is seeking a First Article Inspector to support aerospace manufacturing by performing First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102. This role ensures parts, assemblies, and processes comply with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements prior to production release.

Strong experience in aerospace inspection, blueprint reading, and documentation, with deep knowledge of quality systems and regulatory compliance standards, is required.