Be the Final Authority Before Flight

Flight Test Inspector

Wichita, KS | Aviation Industry | $34.00–$40.00 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Flight Test Inspector in Wichita, Kansas. This role is critical to ensuring aircraft meet rigorous engineering, regulatory, and customer standards before flight. If you take pride in precision, compliance, and aircraft readiness, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on flight safety and quality.

The Role & Its Impact

As a Flight Test Inspector, you serve as a key quality gatekeeper—verifying that aircraft structures, systems, and installations fully conform to engineering specifications and regulatory requirements. Your inspections directly support certification, flight readiness, and customer acceptance, ensuring aircraft are safe, compliant, and mission-ready.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

In this role, you will:

• Perform progressive, in-process, hidden damage, and final inspections of sheet metal subassemblies, major assemblies, installations, and aircraft systems

• Inspect aircraft structures, interiors, paint, and systems to a customer-ready standard

• Document discrepancies, determine root cause, and coordinate resolution with Operations, Engineering, Methods, and Production teams

• Verify conformity of planning documents, visual aids, and technical instructions with current engineering data and aircraft effectivity

• Inspect and witness assemblies, installations, and functional tests in accordance with engineering, refurbishment, modification, and production specifications

• Perform conformity inspections per CFR Part 21.33 and applicable FAA/CAA requirements

• Verify discrepancies are resolved prior to flight for our aircraft

• Prepare and maintain inspection records, maintenance logs, aircraft files, and functional test documentation

• Assist and mentor other inspectors within areas of qualification

• Ensure all inspection paperwork complies with quality systems, policies, and procedures

• Maintain current training, certifications, and qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience inspecting major aircraft structural modifications and alterations

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents

• Working knowledge of major aircraft systems and assemblies

• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple departments

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (Solder, Torque, ESD, Bonding, Oxygen)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of mechanical inspection and/or avionics/electrical installation inspection experience

• 1+ year of aircraft conformity inspection experience

• Functional test knowledge of aircraft systems, including cabin air, fuel systems pressure checks, and electrical resistance testing

• Familiarity with FAA, CAA, and aircraft certification regulations

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced aviation professionals with industry-leading manufacturers and completion centers. You’ll work in a quality-driven environment where attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and teamwork are valued—and where your expertise directly contributes to flight safety and customer satisfaction.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay: $38–$47 per hour

• Opportunity to work on advanced aircraft modification and flight test programs

• Collaborative, safety-first work culture

• Professional support throughout your consulting assignment

Ready to Sign Off on Excellence?

If you’re a detail-driven aviation inspector ready to ensure aircraft meet the highest standards before takeoff, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help deliver aircraft that are truly flight-ready.

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