Receiving Inspector

Precision Aviation Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and vacation time

Job summary

Precision Aviation Group is hiring a Receiving Inspector for their facility in California. This role involves inspecting and documenting all incoming materials, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and experience in material inspection.

Responsibilities include managing documentation, communicating with departments, and resolving discrepancies. Educational requirements include a high school diploma and three years of related experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical and PTO.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience and/or training in inspection or quality control.
• Ability to document findings clearly and accurately.
• Experience in aerospace or defense industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, document, and process incoming materials according to standards.
• Immediately document any damage upon receipt.
• Ensure all required documentation is prepared and accurate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Documenting processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With over 1.1 million square‑feet sales and services facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Brazil – PAG’s 27 locations and customer‑focused business model serve aviation customers through Supply Chain and Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (ISMRO) services.

JOB PURPOSE

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for inspecting, documenting, and processing all incoming materials and units according to customer requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely receipt, documentation, and communication across departments, particularly with Quality Control and Customer Service.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Immediately document any damage upon receipt, including taking photos and consulting with technical staff as needed.
• Prepare incoming documentation in accordance with customer purchase orders and special priorities provided by Customer Service.
• Generate shop travelers with all required customer specifications.
• Designate units for Warranty Inspection based on warranty tables; provide prior teardown reports as needed for QC evaluation.
• Resolve discrepancies with customers (e.g., incorrect part/serial numbers, PO issues, damage, missing paperwork) before routing units to production.
• Ensure shop travelers are fully completed with all required fields.
• Include all relevant documents (e.g., drawings, ECNs, customer instructions) for modification units.
• Maintain and update the Capability List upon receiving new part numbers.
• Record Aircraft Make and Model on all incoming documentation.
• Identify and clearly mark any visible damage or issues on received units.
• Scan all received items (front and back) into the system.
• Note special containers and label with work order numbers; add notes to the shop traveler accordingly.
• Identify whether the received unit requires a minor or major repair.
• Note Dual Release and CAA UK certification requirements on the shop traveler if applicable.
• Communicate effectively with Quality Control and Customer Service.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including typing, emailing, faxing, and filing as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 35 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Location:

EDN Aviation, 6720 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys, CA.

Education/Training:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full‑time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long‑term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401(k) with company match contributions.

Qualified candidates with strong drive, work ethic and commitment to quality are invited to apply at www.precisionaviationgroup.com using the Careers tab at the bottom of the page.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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