Quality Control Inspector

VSE Aviation; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Davie, FL seeks a Quality Control Inspector to support airworthiness and engine component quality at an FAA Part 145 repair station. You will develop work scopes, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with regulatory, manufacturer, and customer requirements.

The role includes acting as a technical resource and supporting audits and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 5 years of inspection experience, an FAA Powerplant certificate, and strong attention to detail,

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of prior inspection or relevant/technical work experience.
• FAA Powerplant certificate required.
• Ability to develop accurate work scopes from technical data.

Responsibilities

• Create work scopes for routine and complex articles based on customer requirements and inspection data.
• Perform receiving inspections of engine components and tools; perform final acceptance of incoming parts.
• Verify compliance with FAA Part 145 and other regulatory requirements; review documentation for accuracy.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Identify nonconformances and support corrective actions as needed.
• Support internal quality audits and customer/supplier inspections as required.
• Provide on-the-job training and serve as a technical resource to other inspectors.

Skills

Inspection experience

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Computer skills

Education

Highschool diploma

Associate's Degree

FAA Powerplant certificate

Tools

Micrometers & calipers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Davie, FL 33314, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY: The Quality Control Inspector supports the quality and airworthiness of engines and engine components at an FAA Part 145 repair station. This role independently develops work scopes for routine and complex articles, performs inspections and acceptance activities, and verifies that maintenance work and documentation meet applicable regulatory, manufacturer, customer, and company requirements. Additionally, this position serves as a technical resource for other inspectors, supports corrective actions and quality audits, and helps maintain control of tooling, calibration, shelf-life materials, and related repair station activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create work scopes for routine and complex articles based on customer requirements, technical data, and inspection reports, and assist in reviewing work scopes prepared by other Quality personnel.
• Perform receiving inspections of engine components, materials, tooling, hardware, and supplies, and perform final acceptance of incoming parts, materials, and supplies.
• Verify that inspection and maintenance activities comply with the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual, manufacturer specifications, customer requirements, and applicable 14 CFR/FAR requirements.
• Follow inspection procedures and quality requirements in daily work and report any deviations.
• Review maintenance documentation, including work orders, parts tags, FAA 8130-3 and EASA Form 1 documents, trace documentation, and customer work scopes, for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and edit inspection reports and maintenance records to ensure they meet company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment as required to verify that incoming articles conform to specifications.
• Identify and document nonconformances, communicate findings to the appropriate personnel, and support corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor shelf-life materials and assigned scrap, tooling, and calibration areas. Identify expired materials and report tooling or calibration issues.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including article photography, packaging documentation, shipment records, and required system uploads.
• Assist with internal quality audits, FAA and customer audit preparation, the Safety Management System (SMS), and other Quality Department initiatives.
• Provide on-the-job training and serve as a technical resource to Quality Control Inspector I and II personnel, particularly on complex or non-routine findings.
• Work independently, exercise sound judgment in product acceptance decisions, and elevate quality or compliance concerns to the Accountable Manager as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of prior inspection or relevant/technical work experience.
• OR Associate's Degree, relevant technical certifications/licenses, including the required FAA Powerplant certificate, may be considered in lieu of up to 2 years of experience.
• FAA Powerplant certificate.
• Ability to develop accurate work scopes for routine and complex articles and determine product configuration at the piece-part level using technical data.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 repair station requirements, applicable FAA/EASA regulations, and repair station quality procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret component maintenance manuals (CMMs), maintenance manuals, work instructions, inspection criteria, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (micrometers & calipers) and inspection equipment.
• Ability to make independent product acceptance decisions, identify nonconformances, and maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Quality, Production, Materials, Shipping/Receiving, and management.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and meet applicable near- and distance-vision requirements for inspection work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced aviation environment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 6 years of experience in quality inspection, maintenance, or repair station operations in the aviation industry, with a focus on engines or engine components.
• Experience developing work scopes for engines or engine components.
• Experience with quality audits, quality management systems (QMS), and the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Experience with FAA 8130-3 forms, trace documentation, and tooling/calibration control.
• FAA Airframe certificate (full A&P).
• Experience with Quantum or a similar ERP system.
• Forklift experience.

OTHER

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and DOT drug testing.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.