Aviation Quality Inspector

Job Title: Aviation Quality Inspector (Repair Station)

Job Description

As a Quality Inspector, you will support production and parts sales by physically inspecting components against engineering drawings and specifications to ensure workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality and customer requirements. This role involves reviewing certification paths, performing First Article Inspections (FAI), issuing applicable FAA forms, and completing functional tests. You will be a part of a Quality Control/Assurance team ensuring aircraft components comply with FAA/TSO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document inspections on products and processes, including aircraft air lines, seats, divans, monuments, spares, and other components during assembly.

• Conduct first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA and AS9102 approved procedures, ensuring all records are completed.

• Issue FAA 8130-3, 8130-9, and 8100-1 forms in accordance with FAA requirements for conformity, prototype, export, and 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities.

• Assist with nonconformance investigations.

• Possess MRB Authority.

Essential Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

• Proficiency in using various measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and multi-meters.

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.

• Work independently or in a team with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

• 5 years of aircraft component inspection experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• FAA Part 21 Parts Manufacturing Approval and FAA 145 Repair Station experience preferred.

• Working knowledge and application of Quality Assurance or Quality Control systems and methodologies (AS9100).

• Ability to complete FAA initial/recurrent designee training if required, with a passing certificate as part of the ARD approval process.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity, providing stability and career growth potential. Join a team that values quality and precision in the aviation industry.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. For the highest pay, an A&P license is not required, though it is not necessary for pay grades ranging from $28 to $32 per hour. A&P license $33 to $35 per hour.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.