Job Title: Experienced Aviation Quality Inspector

Job Description

Support production and parts sales by physically inspecting components against engineering drawings and specifications to ensure workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality and/or customer requirements. This review includes examining the associated certification path, performing First Article Inspections (FAI), issuing applicable FAA forms, and completing functional tests, ensuring documentation is properly completed and filed. You will work as part of a Quality Control/Assurance team to ensure aircraft components comply with FAA/TSO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document inspections on products and processes, including aircraft air lines, aircraft seats, divans, monuments, spares, and other components during assembly.
• Conduct first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA and AS9102 approved procedures and complete all associated records.
• Issue FAA 8130-3, 8130-9, and 8100-1 forms as per FAA requirements for functions such as conformity, prototype, export, and 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations.
• Complete FAA initial/recurrent designee training, if required, as part of the ARD approval process.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient in using various measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, gauges, multi-meter, etc.).
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Capability to work independently or in a team, with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of aircraft component inspection experience.
• Preferred experience with FAA Part 21 Parts Manufacturing Approval and FAA 145 Repair Station.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance or Quality Control systems and methodologies (AS9100).
• MRB Authority.
• Completion of FAA designee training with a passing certificate.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow your expertise in quality inspection. Join a team committed to excellence in compliance and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

The work hours are Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves inspection of aircraft components in a structured environment. Attaining an A&P license can lead to higher pay grades. The dress code and facility conditions are professional and geared towards safety and efficiency.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palm City, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Palm City,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.