QUALITY INSPECTOR at AEVEX

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite, full-time position

This position performs functions or is immediately available to perform functions that are considered safety sensitive for the purpose of maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 121. Therefore, employment and continued employment with the company is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.

Job Overview

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.
  
  

Standard Essential Functions

• 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 company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
  
  

Qualifications And Competencies

• 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.

Security Clearance

• Not Applicable
  
  

AEVEX provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only.

Salary Range

$33.13—$36.88 USD

About AEVEX

AEVEX, 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 company's 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 for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX 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.