Senior Spaceflight Quality Inspector: Airworthiness & Safety

PDS Tech, Inc.; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector in Truth or Consequences, NM, on 1st or 2nd shift, with pay rate of $35–$44 per hour. You will act as a quality authority across spacecraft and flight hardware, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with stringent standards.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, reviewing records, generating NCRs, and supporting investigations while collaborating with engineering, production, and management teams to maintain safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field, including aerospace parts and components
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment
• Strong knowledge of inspection standards, techniques, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate manufacturing documentation and work instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Proven commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled inspections to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and complies with Manufacturing (MFG) Work Instructions
• Conducting preliminary, in-progress, and final inspections on all processed articles
• Reviewing manufacturing records, work orders, and forms for completeness and accuracy prior to release for return to service
• Inspecting for defects, damage, identification, and dimensional accuracy using a variety of measurement tools and inspection techniques
• Following and documenting complex inspection processes, entering inspection results and quality data accurately
• Applying appropriate inspection methods to determine quality and airworthiness in alignment with strict safety protocols
• Communicating inspection results and acceptance criteria clearly with engineering, management, and production teams
• Generating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in TipQA and/or Apriso
• Performing receiving inspections on incoming materials as required
• Ensuring proper tagging, identification, quarantine, and disposition of rejected or non-repairable parts
• Leading or supporting technical investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
• Supporting quality projects and assisting the Quality Control Supervisor with departmental initiatives
• Providing technical guidance and training to other Quality Inspectors
• Maintaining strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and prevention
• Actively participating in safety programs, investigations, and hazard reporting
• Working collaboratively across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time execution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector in Truth or Consequences, NM, on 1st or 2nd shift, with pay rate of $35–$44 per hour. You will act as a quality authority across spacecraft and flight hardware, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with stringent standards.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, reviewing records, generating NCRs, and supporting investigations while collaborating with engineering, production, and management teams to maintain safety and