Inspect Excellence in Aviation – Join Us as a Quality Inspector

Location: Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (4-Month-Strong possibility of extension)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $42.82

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading organization in the aviation industry to hire a detail-driven Quality Inspector who is passionate about precision and quality. If you have experience inspecting aircraft structures, systems, or composite components and enjoy ensuring the highest standards in aerospace manufacturing, this is your opportunity to contribute to programs that keep aircraft safe, reliable, and mission-ready.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will conduct inspections and quality checks on aircraft components and assemblies while supporting continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Perform inspections of aircraft systems, structures, and components to verify compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards

• Support composite fabrication and structural assembly work, including cleanroom operations and structural inspection tasks

• Conduct process and hardware audits and surveillance activities

• Assist in identifying, investigating, and documenting root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Determine and submit test and investigation statements when quality issues arise

• Support training initiatives related to inspection processes and procedures

• Verify compliance with Level B inspection requirements and applicable manufacturing standards

• Obtain and maintain required Quality Inspector certification stamp within the required timeframe after training

• Perform inspections using precision measuring tools and testing equipment

• Review and create Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in MES systems

• Inspect and verify installation of various fasteners and hardware, including:

  • Solid rivets

  • Blind fasteners

  • Hex-drive bolts

  • Lockbolts

  • Bolts and nuts

  • Fasteners used in composite structures

• Conduct electrical bond and grounding inspections and final verification checks

• Perform skin quality inspections and post-assembly sealing inspections

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of quality inspection or related aerospace manufacturing experience

• Ability to certify for Systems Inspection functions

• Experience working with precision measuring tools and inspection equipment

• Strong understanding of aerospace assembly and inspection processes

• Ability to document findings and support corrective actions through root cause analysis

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance

• Ability to pass required written and practical testing for inspection certification

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are highly valued:

• Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic

• Assembly Mechanic A

• Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A

• Underwing Mechanic

• Composites Mechanic A

• Metals Mechanic A

• Process Mechanic A3

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in composite fabrication and composite structural inspection, particularly in aerospace manufacturing environments

• Experience working in cleanroom manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with aircraft structural components and fastener inspection standards

• Experience supporting large aircraft production programs

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with leading aerospace companies working on advanced aircraft programs. When you join our team, you become part of a network dedicated to safety, precision, and innovation.

What you can expect:

• Competitive pay and valuable aerospace experience

• Opportunity to work on advanced aircraft manufacturing programs

• Exposure to cleanroom composite fabrication and structural inspection processes

• A collaborative team environment focused on quality and continuous improvement

• The chance to contribute to aviation safety and manufacturing excellence

Ready to Put Your Inspection Expertise to Work?

If you’re a skilled quality professional with a passion for aerospace manufacturing and precision inspection, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help ensure the highest standards of aviation quality with PDS Tech Commercial.

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