Aviation Quality Inspector — Precision & FAI Expert

PDS Tech, Inc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Inspector for a full-time, 4-month contract in Kinston, NC. Inspect aerospace parts to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

The role requires experience with precision measurement tools, First Article Inspections, and the ability to interpret CATIA models. Willingness to work any shift and overtime to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in aviation or aerospace.
• Experience using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Willingness to work any shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and finished aerospace products to standards and specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using precision tools.
• Interpret drawings, CATIA models, and inspection instructions.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and document results.
• Maintain quality records and support SPC and QA activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

QA experience (aviation/aerospace)

Precision measurement tools

Blueprints & engineering drawings

First Article Inspections

Flexible to work any shift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

WorkKeys Assessment completed

Tools

CATIA

Measurement instruments

Inspection equipment

SAP

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Inspector for a full-time, 4-month contract in Kinston, NC. Inspect aerospace parts to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

The role requires experience with precision measurement tools, First Article Inspections, and the ability to interpret CATIA models. Willingness to work any shift and overtime to meet production goals.