Aircraft Inspector 3

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an Aircraft Inspector 3 for an opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visually and physically inspect aircraft center fuselage structure, system and electrical installations for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to include micrometers, calipers, ball gages, flashlights, mirrors, ohm meters, laser gauges and depth gages.
• Structure inspections include location, gap verification, shim installation, hole drilling, fastener installation, sealing and coatings.
• System installations include tube, hose, valve, fastener installation, sealing and coatings common to hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems.
• Electrical installations include route, clamping, string tie, connector mating, pin insertion, crimping and coatings.
• Locate, identify and accurately document nonconforming product/material at time of discovery per applicable procedures.
• Visually and physically inspect rework and repair for compliance per engineering requirements.
• Mentor technicians on nonconforming product/material discovered during inspection to include engineering requirements, how to identify the nonconformance and process improvement.
• Develop, promote, and maintain collaborative team environment with fellow inspectors, support organizations and customers.
• Work well as part of a team and individually to increase quality, efficiency, effectiveness and affordability through process improvement and other quality control methods.
• Must be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to hole drilling, sealing, countersinking, and fastener installation.
• Must be able to certify for half and full face respirator

Qualifications and requirements:

• High School Diploma plus 4 years mechanical and/or inspection work experience
• Must have experience/familiarity with inspection tools
• Must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule
• Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include climbing, bending, crawling, stooping, and kneeling, lifting, working with arms overhead, leaning and laying
• Must be able to lift, grip, push, pull and hold 25+ pounds
• Must be able to work in and around confined spaces to include but not limited to fuel tanks and ducts
• Must be able to push and pull own body weight to enter and exit confined spaces
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?