Aerospace QA Inspector: Precision Metrology FAA Compliance

Summit Aviation; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC. in North Carolina seeks an Aerospace Quality Assurance Inspector to verify part conformity to FAA and customer drawings and specifications, while ensuring compliance with company safety practices.

The role requires GD&T knowledge, blueprint reading, and metrology with calipers and micrometers. Experience with Q-Pulse or similar systems is a plus; 3–5 years in aerospace QA is ideal.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 3–5 years related aerospace experience.
• Able to read and interpret aerospace blueprints.
• Strong math skills for KPI graphs and percent calculations.
• Experience with FAA/ISO/AS9100 quality systems is a plus.
• GD&T knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aerospace parts to ensure conformity with FAA/customer drawings and specifications.
• Maintain traceability systems per FAA and ISO/AS9100 requirements.
• Perform in-process inspections and document inspection records.
• Support supplier quality processes and audits including defect control.
• Use metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) to verify part measurements.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Metrology experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Q-Pulse (Ideagen)

GSS Database

Job description

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC. in North Carolina seeks an Aerospace Quality Assurance Inspector to verify part conformity to FAA and customer drawings and specifications, while ensuring compliance with company safety practices.

The role requires GD&T knowledge, blueprint reading, and metrology with calipers and micrometers. Experience with Q-Pulse or similar systems is a plus; 3–5 years in aerospace QA is ideal.