Aerospace First Article Inspector - Quality

RTCA; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off including vacation and 9

Shift differential pay

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTCA in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a First Article Quality Inspector (Swing Shift) to perform dimensional and visual inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods in a precision aerospace environment. You will interpret drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements and verify conformance to AS9100/ISO standards.

Maintain inspection records, participate in FAI/AS9102 documentation, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within aerospace, precision machining, or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specs and docs.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers and other precision tools.
• Ability to complete quality documentation accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication, ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections on materials, parts, and assemblies.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 requirements.
• Verify conformity to customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards (AS9100/ISO).
• Maintain inspection records, traceability docs, and FAIR/FAI paperwork.
• Support or lead First Article Inspections (FAI) and AS9102 documentation.
• Identify nonconformances and drive containment and corrective actions with teams.
• Assist audits, customer visits, and quality system compliance activities.
• Mentor junior inspectors and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Read drawings

AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge

GD&T (Y14.5)

Inspection techniques

Shop math/trigonometry

Documentation & traceability

Communication skills

ERP/MRP familiarity

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Surface plates

Optical comparators

CMM (Calypso/Micromos/Verisurf)

Job description

RTCA in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a First Article Quality Inspector (Swing Shift) to perform dimensional and visual inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods in a precision aerospace environment. You will interpret drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements and verify conformance to AS9100/ISO standards.

Maintain inspection records, participate in FAI/AS9102 documentation, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.