Specialist, Quality Engineering - Aircraft Quality Inspector

L3Harris Technologies; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Aircraft Quality Inspector in Oklahoma City, onsite. You will perform inspections, document findings, and ensure FAA/compliance across maintenance activities, driving quality and safety on every mission.

With a strong A&P background and IA certification, you will mentor technicians, participate in root cause analyses, and maintain regulatory currency to uphold industry standards and reliability of aircraft operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years; in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) required.
• Minimum of 5 years licensed A&P mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft, components, and systems during maintenance, modification, repair, and periodic inspection activities.
• Verify work performed meets FAA regulations, OEM specifications, company standards, and customer contractual requirements.
• Document findings clearly and accurately in maintenance and quality systems (e.g., work orders, inspection forms, digital records).
• Review and validate maintenance paperwork for accuracy and completeness and complete logbook entries.
• Identify non-conforming conditions, initiate quality notifications, and ensure corrective actions are implemented appropriately.
• Perform receiving inspections on incoming parts, materials, and components to verify certification and compliance.
• Complete internal audits.
• Provide guidance to mechanics and technicians on quality requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain currency on regulatory changes, OEM updates, and industry best practices.

Skills

A&P license

IA license

5+ years A&P

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

8 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering - Aircraft Quality Inspector

Job Code: 43663

Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. Ability to work both 1st and 2nd shift.

Job Description:

The Aircraft Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections, evaluations, and documentation of aircraft, components, and maintenance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company quality standards. This role supports safe and reliable aircraft operation by identifying non‑conformances, enforcing quality requirements, and partnering with maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft, components, and systems during maintenance, modification, repair, and periodic inspection activities.
• Verify work performed meets FAA regulations, OEM specifications, company standards, and customer contractual requirements.
• Use approved inspection methods, tools, gauges, and test equipment to assess conformity and airworthiness.
• Document findings clearly and accurately in maintenance and quality systems (e.g., work orders, inspection forms, digital records).
• Review and validate maintenance paperworkfor accuracy and completeness and complete aircraft/engine/propeller logbook entries.
• Identify non‑conforming conditions, initiate quality notifications, and ensure corrective actions are implemented appropriately.
• Perform receiving inspections on incoming parts, materials, and components to verify certification and compliance.
• Complete internal audits.
• Provide guidance to mechanics and technicians on quality requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain currency on regulatory changes, OEM updates, and industry best practices.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and meet inspection standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, bend, ascend, descend, traverse, work atop or in confined areas of aircraft.
• Ability to move up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work variable schedules including nights, weekends, or overtime as required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Minimum of 5 years licensed A&P Mechanic experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering documents, and certification records.
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with digital maintenance and quality record systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Work in hangar, shop, and outdoor ramp environments.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.