Flight Inspector II — Precision Aircraft Quality

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) seeks a Flight Inspector 2 at our Palmdale, CA facility. Responsibilities include inspecting aircraft systems, components and installations for conformance to standards, performing preflight and postflight inspections, and approving non-flight-proven configurations.

The role requires a Secret clearance, ability to work shifts, and experience with precision measurement tools. Travel up to 10% and a strong safety culture are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years of mechanical/inspection experience.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft structures, systems, fuel tanks and electrical installations for compliance with engineering specifications.
• Validate structural integrity, alignment, shimming, drilling, fastening, sealing and coatings per specs.
• Perform fuel tank inspections in confined spaces following safety protocols.
• Verify electrical installations routing, clamping and connectors.
• Document and classify nonconforming materials per quality procedures.
• Inspect rework and repairs to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
• Mentor technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth gauges

Ball gauges

Laser gauges

Ohm meters

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) seeks a Flight Inspector 2 at our Palmdale, CA facility. Responsibilities include inspecting aircraft systems, components and installations for conformance to standards, performing preflight and postflight inspections, and approving non-flight-proven configurations.

The role requires a Secret clearance, ability to work shifts, and experience with precision measurement tools. Travel up to 10% and a strong safety culture are part of the job.