Aerospace Quality Inspector - 4-Month Contract

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid sick leave and holiday pay

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking a skilled Inspector for a full-time 4-month contract in Kinston, NC.

You will join the Product Inspection team, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and customer specifications while contributing to safety, reliability, and quality of aerospace products. The role involves visual and dimensional inspections, First Article Inspections, non-conforming material handling, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Quality Assurance or related aviation/aerospace role.
• Experience using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and tech specs.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Willing to work any shift and overtime as needed.
• High school diploma or WorkKeys assessment completed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and finished aerospace products to established standards.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and materials.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CATIA models, specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and verify manufacturing compliance.
• Document non-conforming materials and coordinate disposition or rework.
• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection documentation.
• Support SPC and other quality assurance activities as required.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to maintain workflow.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Blueprint interpretation

First Article Inspections

Precision measurement tools

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

WorkKeys Assessment

Associate's Degree in Aviation or related

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or related

Tools

MES

QMS

SAP

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking a skilled Inspector for a full-time 4-month contract in Kinston, NC.

You will join the Product Inspection team, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and customer specifications while contributing to safety, reliability, and quality of aerospace products. The role involves visual and dimensional inspections, First Article Inspections, non-conforming material handling, and documentation.