Aircraft Quality Inspector – Airworthiness & Compliance

Akima (old); Illinois; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is seeking a skilled Quality Control Inspector to ensure airworthiness, safety, and compliance of aircraft maintenance activities at Scott AFB under the C-21 CLS contract. You will perform inspections, verify documentation accuracy, and support maintenance teams to uphold quality and mission readiness.

The role requires extensive aircraft maintenance experience, proficiency with Weight & Balance programs, interactive electronic maintenance manuals, and strong

Qualifications

• Cumulative aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in fixed-wing aviation (10+ yrs of experience preferred).
• Proficient in Weight and Balance programs, such as AWBS, and able to apply W&B procedures accurately.
• Proficient in interactive electronic technical manuals, aviation maintenance forms, and associated digital maintenance tracking systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and aviation documentation software tools.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams, leadership, and the customer.
• Ability to meet medical requirements for overseas deployment (as applicable).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures maintenance quality control activities, inspections, and documentation meet aviation standards and contractual requirements.
• Assist Quality Manager in developing and enforcing maintenance quality processes and reporting.
• Support daily quality objectives with Maintenance Management to meet readiness goals.
• Help develop quality standards, inspection criteria, and documentation procedures.
• Respond to inquiries, findings, and data analyses with recommendations to improve airworthiness.
• Maintain required certifications and qualifications for inspector duties and safety compliance.
• Participate in daily production control and planning for quality oversight in scheduling.
• Enforce safe maintenance practices and regulatory compliance during inspections.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections of aircraft, components, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate aircraft historical records and inspection forms per data requirements.
• Determine PMCF/FCF requirements and provide inspection guidance.
• Demonstrate proficiency with aviation measuring tools and precision gauges.
• Perform Weight & Balance technician duties with accurate documentation.
• Communicate with leadership and maintenance teams to prioritize quality and safety.
• Support MRT procedures in coordination with Quality Manager.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance on inspection practices and safety.
• Perform trend analysis on discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct tool control, FOD prevention oversight, and inspection of controlled equipment.
• Assist internal audits, external inspections, and corrective actions under the QMS (AS9100/9110 or ISO 9001).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality or Program Manager.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Weight & Balance

Electronic manuals

Documentation software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Secret clearance readiness

US citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (aviation related)

FAA A&P certificate

Tools

AWBS Weight & Balance software

Aviation maintenance tracking systems

Aviation documentation software

MS Office suite

Job description

Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is seeking a skilled Quality Control Inspector to ensure airworthiness, safety, and compliance of aircraft maintenance activities at Scott AFB under the C-21 CLS contract. You will perform inspections, verify documentation accuracy, and support maintenance teams to uphold quality and mission readiness.

The role requires extensive aircraft maintenance experience, proficiency with Weight & Balance programs, interactive electronic maintenance manuals, and strong