Shape Every Safe Flight: A Day in This Role
Begin your day on the floor in Wichita, KS, where airframes take form and every rivet and fastener matters. You move methodically from station to station, reading blueprints and inspection manuals, checking tools for qualification, and applying shop math to confirm tolerances. You collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve discrepancies on the spot, document what you see with precision, and coach newer inspectors so the whole operation gets sharper every day.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive inspections of aircraft structures, components, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.
- Record and manage detailed inspection findings, maintaining complete, accurate quality records and documentation.
- Partner with maintenance and production to investigate, communicate, and close out discrepancies and non-conformances.
- Stay current on industry regulations and best practices; help refine and roll out improved inspection procedures and protocols.
- Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior inspectors and maintenance personnel when needed.
- Follow established inspection procedures to accept or reject processes, parts, and assemblies.
- Verify qualification/status of tools and measuring equipment before use.
- Contribute across equivalent or lower-level Inspector job codes as business needs require.
How You’ll Do It
- Expertly interpret drawings, specifications, and inspection manuals; apply shop mathematics and use precision measurement instruments and specialized inspection equipment.
- Operate within Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures and adhere to company policies, procedures, and specifications.
- Leverage a strong understanding of production processes to spot issues early and prevent rework.
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; use computing skills to manage records and reports.
Required Qualifications
- Consistent punctuality and reliability.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required training and certifications throughout the assignment.
- Willing and able to work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and support periods of heavy overtime.
- 5+ years of aerospace airframe assembly inspection experience.
- Blueprint reading proficiency.
- Experience writing NCRs (Tags).
- Proficiency with MS Office; experience with CATIA V5 and SAP is helpful.
Preferred
- Hands-on SAP experience.
- Previous Spirit or Boeing experience.
- Background with Boeing 737 airframe/fuselage inspection.
Tools & Tech You’ll Touch
- Precision gauges, specialized inspection machines, calibrated tools (verification required prior to use).
- Digital recordkeeping tools and enterprise systems (e.g., MS Office; exposure to CATIA V5 and SAP beneficial).
Growth & Impact
Your judgment keeps aircraft safe and schedules on track. You’ll influence inspection standards, mentor teammates, and help drive a culture of quality across Wichita operations.