JOB TITLE: Aircraft Inspector
LOCATION: Kinston, NC
PAY RATE: $33/hour

MUST BE US PERSONS

We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (opportunity for extension)

• Shift: 2nd / 3rd shift (M-F, with potential OT and weekends)

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna

• Perks: Bonus potential and priority as a Tier 1 supplier

• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Performs visual inspections of in-process and completed electronic units, electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical components using predetermined methods and specifications.

• Identifies structural flaws, defects, and missing welds, utilizing various measuring devices.

• Accepts or rejects units based on quality standards and works from blueprints, diagrams, and inspection instructions.

• Ensures compliance with statistical process controls and conducts line clearances between production lots.

• Inspect parts and assemblies using drawings, CATIA, process specifications, and quality control requirements.

• Perform dimensional inspections of components and assemblies.

• Document and report non-conforming materials, hardware, software, tools, or assemblies.

• Inspect vendor, subcontractor, and in-house manufactured parts for compliance.

• Follow a structured sequence of inspections to ensure accuracy.

• Maintain and prepare quality records.

• Support production flow by assisting and cross-training in Assembly Technician roles.

• Employees may be assigned other responsibilities as needed.

• Training and certification will be provided for any additional work.

Required Skills:

• Experience: Familiarity with aviation manufacturing practices

• Skills: Proficient in using measurement tools and reviewing engineering drawings

• Preferred: Experience in Assembly and First Article Inspection (FAI)

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we provide professionals with opportunities to excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR regulations: A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords:

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design

Take your aerospace career to new heights—apply today!