Senior Aerospace Quality Inspector – Spaceflight

PDS Tech, Inc.; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in the spaceflight industry, seeks a Senior Quality Control Inspector in Truth or Consequences, NM. The role ensures airworthiness and regulatory compliance for spaceflight hardware, with emphasis on meticulous inspections, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in aerospace, aviation experience, and hands-on MRO or airline environment knowledge, plus QMS and NCR experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Aviation experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in aerospace or related field.
• Experience in MRO or airline settings.
• Strong knowledge of inspection standards and QMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and MFG Work Instructions.
• Conduct preliminary, in-progress, and final inspections on processed articles.
• Review manufacturing records, work orders, and forms for completeness and accuracy before release for return to service.
• Inspect for defects, damage, identification, and dimensional accuracy using measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Document inspection results and quality data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Lead or support technical investigations and RCCA activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to other Quality Inspectors.

Skills

Aviation experience

5+ years aerospace

MRO environment

QMS knowledge

Documentation reading

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Independent with collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TipQA

Apriso

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in the spaceflight industry, seeks a Senior Quality Control Inspector in Truth or Consequences, NM. The role ensures airworthiness and regulatory compliance for spaceflight hardware, with emphasis on meticulous inspections, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in aerospace, aviation experience, and hands-on MRO or airline environment knowledge, plus QMS and NCR experience.