QA Inspector

ST Engineering - Pensacola Aerospace; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Employer match

PTO

Company provided uniforms

National holidays

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Company sponsored events

Job summary

ST Engineering - Pensacola Aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector to evaluate quality system requirements for compliance with FAA and customer standards. This role involves documenting non-conformities, supporting corrective actions, and collaborating with teams to enhance quality in aircraft maintenance operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be proficient in regulatory compliance, with airline or aircraft maintenance experience preferred. Join our dynamic aerospace environment and make a measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and non-destructive testing.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience working with FAA and customer regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quality system requirements for conformity with FAA and customer standards.
• Document non-conformities and support corrective actions.
• Perform surveillance of activities within customer programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of FAA regulations

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

AS degree preferred

Job description

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU CAN BECOME

Are you a quality-driven professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for regulatory compliance? As our Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector, you’ll evaluate quality system requirements to ensure conformity with FAA, company, customer, and other regulatory standards, while performing surveillance within active customer programs. You’ll document and investigate non-conformities, support root cause analysis and corrective actions, and collaborate with Training, Production, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement across maintenance operations. If you’re ready to apply your aircraft maintenance expertise, strong communication skills, and commitment to safety in a dynamic aerospace environment, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

WHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE GOING

ST Engineering Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector shall be responsible to the Manager Quality Assurance. The QA Inspector shall be responsible for evaluating VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s quality system requirements for compliance with FAA, VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc., customer and other regulatory requirements and evaluating the conformity of activities with respect to these requirements.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Evaluate VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s procedures and practices for conformance to customer and regulatory agency requirements.
• Perform surveillance of VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s activities within a customer’s program.
• Document non-conformities on Corrective Action Reports (CAR’s) in accordance with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. PPM QC-010.
• Assist those responsible for non-conformity in the determination of the root cause and action required for corrective and preventive action.
• Perform follow-up surveillance to determine the effectiveness of CAR corrective and preventive actions.
• Periodically review past non-conformities and other available data to identify recurring non-conformities, root causes as opportunities for quality system improvement.
• Assist Training, Production and Quality management in the education of personnel working within VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s and customer program requirements.
• Maintain a Quality perspective in the production areas to encourage good maintenance and safety practices.
• Interface with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. management and customer representatives as necessary to facilitate program and quality system improvements.
• Perform other functions as directed by the Manager Quality Assurance.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following: Proficient with Microsoft Office computer applications; strong writing and presentation skills; proficient skills in organizing, analyzing and preparing reports; excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills needed for frequent interaction with customers, Leads, Managers and Directors. Working knowledge of aircraft manuals and related materials; working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and non-destructive testing; knowledge of paperwork procedures, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M.’s and work sign off procedures; familiar with F.A.R.’s and company policies and procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Climate controlled environment as well as industrial non-climate controlled environment.

SUPERVISION

Under general direction. Performs assignments after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. Opportunity for discretion in determining how to best perform job functions. Total end results determine the effectiveness of job performance.

INTERPERSONAL ENVIRONMENT

A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship between various departments, management and customer representatives.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Primary responsibilities are performed in a non-climate-controlled hangar. Extensive walking and climbing stairs and ladders may be required. Must be able to cope with stress due to the pressures of accomplishing set goals, meeting short deadlines, maintaining numerous projects simultaneously and long work hours.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Must have graduated high school or obtained GED. AS degree is preferred.
• Airline experience/aircraft maintenance experience required. QA experience preferred; may be ISO 9000, military or other.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US

As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family.

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

BACKGROUND AND DRUG SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101, or by email at [e-mail].