Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector as AEVEX Aerospace is responsible for ensuring that our products meet quality expectations. They are tasked with conducting tests analyzing measurements and creating and maintaining reports for fabricated parts.

Essential Functions:

• Inspects metallic and non-metallic parts to their required data ensuring all dimensions are within tolerance and meet design criteria.
• Reads and interprets inspection manuals blueprints engineering drawings and specifications to determine inspection method and procedures and allowable tolerances.
• Verifies configuration of component parts and location of fastener holes using check fixtures and measuring instruments.
• Inspects welding heat treating bonding brazing and machined parts for conformance to specifications.
• Accepts or reject parts and records inspection results.
• Maintains accurate and detailed inspection records including measurements findings and observations.
• Collaborates with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Discusses inspections and test results with QA Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to read and understand blueprints documents and manuals
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and testing methodology
• Extensive knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques and equipment
• Excellent organizational skills and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a results driven approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Word or similar software to prepare reports
• Strong teamwork mentality with the ability to work independently as needed

Education / Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Aircraft and aircraft part inspection with certification a plus
• FAA PMA experience a plus
• Part 65 A&P or Repairman certification a plus Experience
• 1-3 years proven work experience as an aircraft inspector or relevant role required

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Occasionally experience a high level of noise adverse weather or temperature conditions Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists hands and/or fingers Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds Frequently required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination Frequently required to crawl crouch bend and climb to perform required duties. For the purpose of this summary occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.