Quality Inspector - 737 Operations

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Boeing in Wichita, KS seeks an Aircraft Inspector to perform detailed inspections of aircraft components using precision tools and technical documentation. You will ensure quality standards, maintain certifications, and collaborate across departments to support production and safety goals.

Strong communication, computing skills, and a solid understanding of inspection procedures are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of aircraft or mechanical experience, or completion of trade school or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass blueprint reading course after hire and obtain certifications.
• Proficient in basic computer operations and able to pass a vision test.

Responsibilities

• Use drawings, manuals, specs and precision measuring instruments to perform inspections.
• Interpret and follow quality management policies and production procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments to plan inspections and maintain records.
• Operate testing machines and record results accurately.
• Maintain required certifications and cross-train as needed.
• Prepare and maintain quality records; verify tools are qualified.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

Trade school

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Summary

Join our team as an Aircraft Inspector, where you’ll perform detailed inspections on aircraft components using precision tools and technical documentation. You’ll ensure compliance with quality standards, maintain required certifications, and collaborate across departments to support production and safety goals. Strong communication, computing skills, and a solid understanding of inspection procedures are essential.

Location

Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments.
• Communication skills, written and verbal, will be necessary as well as utilizing good computing skills.
• Operate testing machines, calculate and record results.
• Maintain certifications as required.
• Plan own sequence of operations.
• 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.
• Cross‑train in equivalent level assembly, composite, metals, process and systems/payload structures mechanic classifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to work any shift.
• Minimum two years of aircraft or mechanical experience, or completion of trade school or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a blueprint reading course once hired and obtain all required certifications.
• Proficient in basic computer operations.
• Must complete and pass a vision test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in aircraft inspection is highly preferred.
• Strong background as an auto mechanic can also be considered.
• Experience in aerospace assembly and/or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts and aircraft maintenance.
• MS Office and SAP experience.

Union

This is a union‑represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Pay: $23.66/hour – $39.32/hour, in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The Kansas team may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years. For more information on the tax credit, refer to the relevant state program materials.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 includes U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.