Aviation Quality Assurance Inspector

Jet Midwest; Missouri; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Midwest, a full-service aviation company, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector in Kansas City, MO. The role emphasizes inspecting materials and assemblies to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA/CAAC procedures and delivering high-quality, safe work.

You will supervise technicians, review documentation, and ensure proper signoffs while maintaining strict attention to drawings and measurement tools. Some evenings/weekends work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of aviation industry experience.
• Experience with aircraft modifications and documentation requirements.
• Fluent English.
• Strong decision-making and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming review to identify, control, segregate, and maintain materials per manufacturer requirements.
• Read drawings and understand part/assembly configurations; perform First Article Inspection.
• Document non-conformances and write rejection reports as needed.
• Complete self-evaluations and ensure forms and capability evaluations are accurate.
• Ensure proper documentation and signoffs including supplier documentation.
• Monitor quality per manuals, drawings, and regulatory requirements; support training and development.
• Lead team and manage projects; maintain professional communication.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Inspection equipment

Job description

Jet Midwest, a full-service aviation company, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector in Kansas City, MO. The role emphasizes inspecting materials and assemblies to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA/CAAC procedures and delivering high-quality, safe work.

You will supervise technicians, review documentation, and ensure proper signoffs while maintaining strict attention to drawings and measurement tools. Some evenings/weekends work may be required.