Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision & Compliance

LTA Research & Exploration; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D / Disability insurance

PTO

Holidays

401(k) matching

Lunch provided

Airship ride

Job summary

LTA Research & Exploration is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect aerospace components for compliance with engineering specs and industry standards. You will document results and support CAPA activities while using precision tools and reading complex drawings.

Role is onsite, requiring collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, with a strong emphasis on safety, traceability, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in aerospace/related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years in quality inspection, preferably aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiar with AS9100 and ISO quality systems.
• FAA regulatory knowledge or familiarity with authorities.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings including GD&T.
• Proficient in using precision measurement tools.
• Experience performing FAI, in-process, and final inspections.
• Basic understanding of NDT is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving with CAPA processes.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and with teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of avionics, connectors, wiring harnesses, testing methods.
• Understanding of tolerances in mechanical assemblies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Personal transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Support investigations using Root Cause Analysis and assist CAPA implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized inspection area in line with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate NCRs with detailed descriptions referencing drawings, specs, and inspection results.
• This position is onsite and requires daily collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Document inspection results and maintain detailed quality records and traceability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Root Cause Analysis

Reading drawings

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T understanding

Communication

Education

Associate degree or related technical certification

Tools

Precision measurement tools

GD&T tools

Job description

LTA Research & Exploration is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect aerospace components for compliance with engineering specs and industry standards. You will document results and support CAPA activities while using precision tools and reading complex drawings.

Role is onsite, requiring collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, with a strong emphasis on safety, traceability, and regulatory adherence.