Aviation Quality Inspector & Compliance Analyst

Calista Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Calista Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Analyst to join our aviation-focused manufacturing and supply chain team. You will perform inspections, assist with audits, work with suppliers, and help track quality data to support compliance and continuous improvement.

The role offers hands-on training in quality systems and processes and collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and logistics teams to meet quality and production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or technical training is a plus).
• 1–2 years of aviation experience in manufacturing, quality, logistics, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn quality systems and processes.
• Ability to read and understand basic technical documents (or willingness to learn).
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections of parts and materials to ensure they meet quality requirements
• Use inspection tools to perform basic dimensional and functional checks
• Review drawings, work instructions, and specifications to verify product requirements
• Maintain accurate quality records for traceability and compliance
• Support audits by gathering information and ensuring processes meet AS9100/ISO standards
• Identify and document nonconforming materials and support corrective actions
• Collaborate with suppliers to review documentation and resolve quality concerns
• Track and report quality data, metrics, and trends using Excel
• Work with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to support goals
• Participate in customer and internal meetings to support quality requirements
• Assist with inventory checks, receiving inspections, and warehouse quality activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical training is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Calista Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Analyst to join our aviation-focused manufacturing and supply chain team. You will perform inspections, assist with audits, work with suppliers, and help track quality data to support compliance and continuous improvement.

The role offers hands-on training in quality systems and processes and collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and logistics teams to meet quality and production goals.