Quality Control Inspector I (USI5)

VSE; Florida; On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking a Quality Inspector I in Florida to oversee the inspection system and ensure compliance with FAR, manufacturer recommendations, and customer requirements. The role involves assisting with inspections, records verification, calibration, and tool maintenance to guarantee airworthiness before release to service.

The ideal candidate has an A&P license or is eligible for Repairman, strong communication skills, and experience with measuring tools and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2–3+ years of relevant/technical work experience or 2 years in lieu of a degree.
• A&P license or ability to qualify for Repairman license (FAA).
• Ability to effectively communicate with Technicians and Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing inspection procedures and ensure FAR compliance.
• Ensure inspections and records are properly completed prior to release to service.
• Calibrate and verify precision test equipment and inspection tools.
• Conduct periodic facility audits to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Support planning and laying out inspection standards and procedures per FAR and manufacturer recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Electric meters

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY: The Quality Inspector I is directly responsible to the Chief Inspector, for the overall operation of the Inspection System. The Quality Inspector I mandates authority in releasing to service, appliances and components thereof additionally ensures compliance with all pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturers, CAAC, DGCA, and any other foreign Civil Aviation Regulations when applicable specifications and Air Carriers requirements.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Will assist in performing inspection procedures, vendor review, technical libraries, training records, overall FAR compliance, reliability monitoring, calibration, and record keeping of tools and equipment, standard practices, and procedures.Ascertain that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by the repair station are correctly executed prior to releasing the product for return to service.Assure that periodic checks are made on all inspection tools and the calibration of precision test equipment used by the repair station.Determines that no defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by the repair station.Conducting periodic facility audits to ensure compliance with internal and external quality requirements.Responsible for assisting in the planning and laying out the details of inspection standards, methods, and procedures used by the repair station in complying with all applicable FAR, manufacturer’s recommendations, and customer requirements.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Associate degree3+ years of relevant/technical work experience ORAn additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree.A&P license or ability to qualify for Repairman license.Ability to effectively communicate with Technicians and Management.Qualified to use Measuring equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Electric Meters).Proficient with Microsoft tools and other assorted software.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree5+ years FAA 145 MRO ExperienceA&P LicenseOTHER (INCLUDE LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, SECURITY CLEARANCE, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.):The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and 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.