Flight Inspector - Level 1/ 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Flight Inspector Level 1 or 2 in the United States to perform dimensional inspections and ensure conformance to drawings and specs. The role requires familiarity with GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision hand tools, including micrometers and surface plates.

The inspector will inspect purchased parts, verify identities and dimensions, and maintain inspection records, making pass/fail decisions for government and commercial programs. Travel is involved as noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and related experience (Level 1).
• Familiarity with GD&T and blueprint readings.
• Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components.
• Proficiency with precision hand tools and surface plate setup.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections per work order and drawings.
• Use micrometers, gauges, calipers, and surface plate setups.
• Verify specifications against purchase orders and blueprints.
• Make pass/fail decisions and maintain inspection records.
• Inspect parts for defects and ensure conformity to standards.

Skills

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Blueprint reading

Precision inspection

MS Word & Excel

Education

High School Diploma

2+ years experience (Level 2)

Tools

MS Office

Surface plate

Job description

Flight Inspector Level 1 or 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Mission Enabling Products organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences.

Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Come be a part of our mission.

The Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization in San Diego is seeking an experienced Flight Inspector Level 1 or 2 with relevant aerospace industry experience in Quality Assurance. This employee will be working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs.

Job Summary

• The Flight Inspector performs dimensional inspections per work order and drawing requirements.
• They have the ability to utilize precision hand tools and surface plate setups and are proficient in blueprint reading.
• Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Inspects for proper identity and dimensions using such measuring devices as micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
• Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods.
• Maintains records of results.
• Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1

• High School Diploma and 0 years of additional education/or related experience
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Familiarity inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup
• Familiarity with blueprint readings
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• High School Diploma and 2 years of additional education/or related experience
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry
• Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup
• Proficient blueprint reading skills
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CMM/FARO Arm experience
• Composite experience

Salary

• Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00

Benefits

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Additional Information

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.