Aviation Quality Inspector - Flight & Systems Compliance

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Lexington, KY is seeking a Quality Inspector to deliver comprehensive QA, inspection, testing, and sustainment services for the SOF GLSS contract. The role covers electrical, structural, and mechanical disciplines from induction through final delivery, ensuring compliance with engineering data, drawings, and procedures.

The inspector collaborates with engineers, technicians, and program leadership to uphold quality standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Quality assurance/inspection experience in aviation/aerospace.
• Direct operational military experience (scheduled or maintenance inspections).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications; hands-on with standard inspection tooling.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical/electronic wiring harnesses, cables, fiber optics, tubing, panels, and subassemblies against engineering docs.
• Inspect structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and flight-control assemblies for workmanship and specs.
• Audit modification kits and hardware against BOMs and drawings.
• Inspect aircraft surfaces before, during, and after painting; verify markings and primers.
• Perform compartment-by-compartment inspections for FOD, tool control, and clearance; assist with weight-and-balance.
• Identify non-conforming items and issue NCRs; participate in MRB dispositions.
• Conduct internal process audits and work-instruction compliance checks.

Skills

Quality assurance

Military experience

Engineering drawings literacy

ERP/data entry proficiency

Team communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Lexington, KY is seeking a Quality Inspector to deliver comprehensive QA, inspection, testing, and sustainment services for the SOF GLSS contract. The role covers electrical, structural, and mechanical disciplines from induction through final delivery, ensuring compliance with engineering data, drawings, and procedures.

The inspector collaborates with engineers, technicians, and program leadership to uphold quality standards and safety.