Job Title: Aircraft Manufacturing InspectorJob Description
Aircraft Inspectors will be performing the final inspection of fuselages for Boeing B737 Aircraft. Inspectors will evaluate damage or discrepancies in skins, holes, fasteners, sealant, and more. Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools, and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments. Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments. Operate testing machines, calculate and record results. Maintain certifications as required. Plan own sequence of operations. Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies. Verify that tools are qualified. Prepare and maintain Quality records. Work across equivalent or lower-level Inspector job codes as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform final inspection of fuselages for Boeing B737 Aircraft.
- Evaluate damage or discrepancies in skins, holes, fasteners, sealant, and more.
- Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals, and specifications.
- Apply shop mathematics and use precision measuring instruments.
- Operate specialized inspection machines, tools, and equipment.
- Coordinate work assignments with other company organizations or customer representatives.
- Operate testing machines, calculate and record results.
- Maintain required certifications.
- Plan sequence of operations.
- Follow inspection procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies.
- Verify qualification of tools.
- Prepare and maintain Quality records.
- Work across equivalent or lower-level Inspector job codes as required.
Essential Skills- 5+ years of experience inspecting airframes.
- Experience writing non-conformance reports.
- Experience inspecting Boeing airframes is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
- Flexibility on shift and willingness to work overtime.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Experience with First Article Inspection.
- Knowledge of Aircraft Assembly and Aviation Manufacturing.
- Skills in Structural Assembly and Composites.
- Experience with Dimensional Inspection and aircraft components.
Why Work Here?Work in a clean environment with a low cost of living in the area. Join a team that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement. Benefit from opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Work Environment
This role is set in a manufacturing environment, requiring flexibility on shifts and openness to working overtime.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, Kansas.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $41.00 - $45.00/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 Wichita,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.
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.
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