Flight Inspector I — Aerospace Receiving QA

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a Flight Inspector 1 to join Receiving Inspection and support the flight hardware gate, ensuring components meet contractual and documentation requirements before production acceptance.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and sits on-site at Chandler with a path toward full-time opportunities. Travel is limited, and the company emphasizes a collaborative, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to perform visual inspection for defects.
• Familiarity with quality system documentation.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards.
• Able to make pass/fail decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection on flight-critical hardware.
• Validate supplier documentation and conformance prior to acceptance.
• Execute inspection per applicable quality instructions and program requirements.
• Initiate and complete inspection records in TIPQA.
• Support RCCA reviews and MRB documentation for nonconforming material.

Skills

Visual inspection

Pass/fail decisions

QMS documentation

AS9100 knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIPQA

Costpoint

Deltek Costpoint ERP

SAP inspection codes

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a Flight Inspector 1 to join Receiving Inspection and support the flight hardware gate, ensuring components meet contractual and documentation requirements before production acceptance.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and sits on-site at Chandler with a path toward full-time opportunities. Travel is limited, and the company emphasizes a collaborative, compliant workplace.