Inspector - Fabrication/Assembly I4

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Wide Body Aircraft Depot Level Fabrication/Assembly Inspector to ensure quality in fabrication and assembly processes. You will read blueprints, inspect parts, and verify tool qualification.

Requires 5 years aerospace airframe inspection experience, SAP/MS Office, ability to write NCRs, and flexibility to work all shifts. Join a team supporting Boeing/Spirit programs and maintain certifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in aerospace airframe assembly inspection.
• Blueprint reading experience.
• MS Office and SAP experience.
• Experience writing NCRs (Tags).
• Good communication skills and ability to work across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications to accomplish work assignments.
• Follow inspection procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies.
• Verify tools are qualified and prepare/maintain quality records.
• Maintain certifications as required and work across inspector levels as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality management

Communication skills

Computing skills

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Inspector - Fabrication/Assembly I4

Wichita, KS Posted: 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226682

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Wide Body Aircraft Depot Level Fabrication/Assembly Inspector, in Wichita, KS.

Job Description

Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments

Experience working with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures

Working knowledge of Company Policies, Procedures and Specifications

Overall working knowledge of production processes

Good communication skills written and verbal

Good computing skills

Maintain certifications as required

Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies

Verify that tools are qualified

Prepare and maintain Quality records

Work across equivalent or lower-level Inspector job codes as required

Qualifications Required

Prompt and on time daily

Ability to obtain all required training certifications and maintain certifications while on assignment

Must be available to work any shift- 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift operations

Available for periods of heavy overtime

5 years' experience in aerospace airframe assembly inspection

Blueprint reading experience

MS Office and SAP experience

Experience writing NCRs (Tags)

Preferred

SAP experience

Previous Spirit or Boeing experience

Boeing 737 Airframe/Fuselage Experience

Benefits

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled