Aerospace Quality Inspector

Regent Aerospace Corporation; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Oklahoma is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to conduct inspections and maintain quality compliance within a FAA 145 Repair Station. Responsibilities include performing detailed inspections, documenting processes, and addressing quality issues effectively. Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree and possess knowledge in inspection techniques and FAA regulations. This role demands strong communication skills and the ability to manage priorities in a production-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes an Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on products and processes.
• Prepare in-process inspection reports ensuring accuracy.
• Investigate product quality problems and recommend improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of inspection techniques and tools

Problem-solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with coworkers

High mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant License

Tools

Multi-meters

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Quality Control Inspector. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Quality.

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Summary

QC Inspector will be responsible to conduct inspections, aid in implementing a rigid quality system, maintain proper documentation, reports and keep a reliable paper trail in support of manufacturing and in conformance with customer requirements within a FAA 145 Repair Station. Also, investigates product quality problems and recommends changes or improvements.

Job Functions

• Perform and document inspections on products and processes including inspection of seats, Monuments and components as they are being repaired.
• Perform receiving inspection of raw materials, parts and components.
• Ability to inspect the First article to AS 9102.
• Prepare in-process inspection reports ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain Quality documentation.
• Identify serviceability of parts and components and appropriate tooling.
• Utilize inspection tools (i.e., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, bond meter etc).
• Utilize various measuring devices and gauges Read and interpret part documentation including blueprints Proficient with PC, manufacturing software and be able to utilize the Internet as well as be familiar with MS office.
• As Necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Management must contact the Human Resource department of adding to or changing a significant number of duties.

Job Requirements

Justification for Education and Training, Job Related Experience, and Knowledge/Abilities are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job by the average incumbent. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

Minimum Education and Training

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience.
• Airframe & Powerplant License highly desired.

Minimum Directly Related Job Experience

Minimum Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of inspection techniques and tools within a FAA 145 repair station.
• Thorough understanding of FARs and regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance part 145.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Be proficient with PC and be familiar with MS Office.
• Knowledge of quality control.
• Ability to interact with a group of coworkers.
• Ability to work with complex equipment.
• Ability to establish procedures.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to select and evaluate priorities.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation written in the English language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently.
• Ability to travel.

Physical and Environment

• PHYSICAL MOTION: Stands at least 75% of each workday.
• Other motions: standing; walking; repetitive motion hand –wrist; fingering; grasping; feeling; handling; hearing; talking; seeing; eye-hand coordination.
• Degree of Physical Activity: Sedentary work: Moderate walking or standing or moving light objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and almost no amount of force frequently.
• Visual Demands: Color perception. Depth perception.
• Mental Processes: Reasoning, Remembering, Problem-solving, Planning, Scheduling, Writing, Initiative, Judgment, Using Mathematics, Analyzing, Decision-making, Imagination, Creativity.
• Work Environment: Inside work; Noise; Air contamination; Air conditioning; Vibration.
• Equipment: Computer hardware and software; Word processing software; Spreadsheet software; Engineering Software.