Inspector - Level 2

Honeywell Aerospace; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Olathe, KS is seeking an FAA Inspector Level 2 to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and uphold safety and quality in aviation operations. The role involves inspections, audits, and evaluations to verify regulatory adherence and company policies.

The position reports to the Quality Manager and is based on-site at the Olathe facility, contributing to continuous safety improvements across processes and teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality inspection or similar role ensuring quality and customer requirements, preferably FAA-regulated
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques and quality standards
• Experience with audits, investigations, and compliance assessments with attention to detail
• Experience with regulatory documentation, reporting tools, and compliance tracking systems
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, regulatory documents, and maintenance records for compliance

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Identify and document defects, non-conformances, and deviations; communicate findings to teams.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

Regulatory documentation

Manual interpretation

Education

Quality Assurance degree

FAA inspection training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

As a FAA Inspector Level 2 here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in aviation operations. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, audits, and evaluations to verify adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.

You will report directly to our Quality Manager and you’ll work out of our Olathe, KS facility location on an On-site work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the safety and regulatory compliance of Honeywell’s aviation operations by providing expert oversight and ensuring that all processes meet FAA standards. Your work will contribute to the continuous improvement of operational safety and regulatory adherence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance with specifications and standards.
• Identify and document defects, non-conformances, and deviations, and communicate findings to relevant teams.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

You Must Have

• 2+ experience in quality inspection or a role with responsibilities including ensuring compliance to quality and customer requirements, preferably within FAA-regulated, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Proficiency in conducting audits, investigations, and compliance assessments with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with regulatory documentation, reporting tools, and compliance tracking systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, regulatory documents, and maintenance records to ensure compliance.

We Value

• A degree or certification in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or related field is preferred.
• Certification or training related to FAA inspection or aviation safety is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with aviation safety management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SAP.

Benefits of Working For Honeywell

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: September 10, 2026

U.s. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

FAA Requirements

All applicants for placement in DOT/FAA safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test, testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines (amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA), Phencyclidine (PCP), and Opioids (codeine, heroin, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone). The DOT/FAA regulations require all employees, regular and temporary, in safety-sensitive positions, to be included in the Honeywell Anti-drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan.

About Honeywell

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world’s most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.