Aircraft Quality Inspector (Helicopter)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Huntsville, AL, seeks a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Technician to perform inspections, functional tests, and conformity assessments on rotary and fixed‑wing aircraft per civil and military publications. You will verify components against maintenance manuals and drawings, document findings in the QA system, and initiate discrepancy reports for non‑conformances.

You will interpret publications, support audits, and maintain calibration of inspection tools,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in aircraft inspection within a Part145‑approved or military maintenance environment.
• FAA A&P certification required with working knowledge of Part145 requirements and applicable military airworthiness standards.
• Proficiency with technical manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and QA software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections of airframes, powerplants, avionics, and structures.
• Use calibrated test equipment to perform dimensional and functional checks; record results in an auditable traceable format.
• Interpret civil and military technical publications to ensure compliance.
• Generate and track discrepancy reports; work with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues before aircraft release.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain calibration status of inspection tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

QA software proficiency

Education

FAA A&P Certification

Part145-Approved Maintenance Environment

FAA/EASA Part145 knowledge

Tools

QA testing equipment

QA software

Job description

Standard Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Technician to perform inspections, functional tests, and conformity assessments on rotary‑wing and fixed‑wing aircraft in accordance with approved civil and military technical publications. The technician will verify that all components meet the specifications of the latest maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering drawings, document findings in the QA system, and initiate discrepancy reports and corrective actions when non‑conformances are identified.

Standard Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Technician to perform inspections, functional tests, and conformity assessments on rotary‑wing and fixed‑wing aircraft in accordance with approved civil and military technical publications. The technician will verify that all components meet the specifications of the latest maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering drawings, document findings in the QA system, and initiate discrepancy reports and corrective actions when non‑conformances are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections of airframes, powerplants, avionics, and structures.
• Use calibrated test equipment to perform dimensional and functional checks; record results in an auditable traceable format.
• Interpret civil and military technical publications to ensure compliance.
• Generate and track discrepancy reports; work with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues before aircraft release.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain calibration status of inspection tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5+years’ experience in aircraft inspection within a Part145‑approved or military maintenance environment.
• Valid aviation maintenance certification (FAA A&P).
• Working knowledge of FAA/EASA Part145 requirements and applicable military airworthiness standards.
• Proficiency with technical manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and QA software.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Direct maintenance and inspection experience on Sikorsky rotary‑wing aircraft, particularly UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk or S-70 aircraft.
• Previous experience serving as a U.S. Army Aviation Technical Inspector (TI) or Quality Control Inspector.
• Experience supporting military aircraft maintenance, depot‑level repair, overhaul, modification, or Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) programs.
• Experience with Sikorsky aircraft maintenance and inspection procedures, technical publications, and structural repair requirements.
• Experience conducting aircraft acceptance inspections, final inspections, and aircraft delivery documentation reviews.
• Experience working within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $69400.00 - $128800.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full‑time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.