Aviation Quality Inspector – Onsite, Contract-to-Hire

D.O.M. magazine; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Aircraft Quality Inspector to perform detailed inspections of complex mechanical and electrical aircraft systems and components across production, modification, repair, or experimental programs in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

The role requires reading blueprints, using precision tools, and releasing aircraft for flight when qualified. Four years of related experience and testing expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid experience in aircraft mechanics, electricity, and/or non-destructive testing or approved authorization to test.
• Four years of related experience in aircraft mechanical, electrical quality assurance inspection activities.
• High school education or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Inspect assemblies, joining of sub-assemblies into major structures, and complete aircraft for correctness of assembly according to blueprints, drawings, and production and inspection files.
• Examine installation of engines, mechanical equipment, plumbing lines and tanks, wiring shields and brackets in sub-assemblies to verify location and fastening and to determine surface defects, such as scratches and cracks.
• Examine fit and seal of windows and doors and installation of bulkheads, seats, instrument and decorative panels.
• Perform daily inspections and release aircraft for flight, as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Operate a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices, and test equipment.
• Move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; handle heavy components and work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur.
• Use computer and associated software application packages.
• Inspection assembly
• Aircraft inspection
• Manufacturing inspection
• Aircraft maintenance
• A&P license
• Helicopter inspection
• Avionics electrical systems
• Quality inspections
• Aerospace
• Quality control
• Quality assurance

Skills

Aircraft mechanics

Electricity

Non-destructive testing

Quality assurance

Reading blueprints

Hand tools operation

Computer use

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices

Test equipment

Hand tools

A&P license

Job description

D.O.M. magazine in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Aircraft Quality Inspector to perform detailed inspections of complex mechanical and electrical aircraft systems and components across production, modification, repair, or experimental programs in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

The role requires reading blueprints, using precision tools, and releasing aircraft for flight when qualified. Four years of related experience and testing expertise are preferred.