AEVEX
QUALITY INSPECTOR
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QUALITY INSPECTOR
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AEVEX . This onsite, full‑time position performs safety‑sensitive functions for maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 121. Employment is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's anti‑drug and alcohol misuse prevention program required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.
Job Overview The Quality Inspector ensures that all products meet quality expectations by conducting tests, analyzing measurements, and creating and maintaining reports for fabricated parts.
Essential Functions
Inspect metallic and non‑metallic parts to required data, ensuring all dimensions are within tolerance and meet design criteria.
Read and interpret inspection manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine inspection methods, procedures, and allowable tolerances.
Verify configuration of component parts and location of fastener holes using check fixtures and measuring instruments.
Inspect welding, heat treating, bonding, brazing, and machined parts for conformance to specifications.
Accept or reject parts and record inspection results.
Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, including measurements, findings, and observations.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
Discuss inspections and test results with QA Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
Maintain regular and reliable attendance on a full‑time basis.
Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates, reflecting positively on the company and consistent with its 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 Frequently required to sit, reach and use computers and other office equipment; occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions; frequently repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; occasionally lift up to 15 pounds; frequently view objects up close and at a distant range; frequently crawl, crouch, bend and climb to perform duties.
Security Clearance Not applicable.
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. Major offices are in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia.
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.
Seniority Level, Employment Type, Job Function and Industry Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Quality Assurance; Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
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QUALITY INSPECTOR
role at
AEVEX . This onsite, full‑time position performs safety‑sensitive functions for maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 121. Employment is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's anti‑drug and alcohol misuse prevention program required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.
Job Overview The Quality Inspector ensures that all products meet quality expectations by conducting tests, analyzing measurements, and creating and maintaining reports for fabricated parts.
Essential Functions
Inspect metallic and non‑metallic parts to required data, ensuring all dimensions are within tolerance and meet design criteria.
Read and interpret inspection manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine inspection methods, procedures, and allowable tolerances.
Verify configuration of component parts and location of fastener holes using check fixtures and measuring instruments.
Inspect welding, heat treating, bonding, brazing, and machined parts for conformance to specifications.
Accept or reject parts and record inspection results.
Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, including measurements, findings, and observations.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
Discuss inspections and test results with QA Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
Maintain regular and reliable attendance on a full‑time basis.
Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates, reflecting positively on the company and consistent with its 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 Frequently required to sit, reach and use computers and other office equipment; occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions; frequently repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; occasionally lift up to 15 pounds; frequently view objects up close and at a distant range; frequently crawl, crouch, bend and climb to perform duties.
Security Clearance Not applicable.
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. Major offices are in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia.
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.
Seniority Level, Employment Type, Job Function and Industry Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Quality Assurance; Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
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