Aircraft Inspector

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an Aircraft Inspector for an opportunity in Renton, Washington.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect, and complete precision and other structural and system components, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures. Functional test and correct, fit form and function of assemblies and components.
Duties

The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including the following:

• Work with blueprints, changes, specifications, work orders, etc. to assemble and install to quality requirements parts and assemblies.
• Complete required data gathering transactions to facilitate assembly progression.
• Setup and perform all manual and automated assembly operations, and portable machine functions required to accomplish assignments.
• Perform any and all required pickup, rework, fabrication, change incorporation, functional testing or check during or after final assembly and/or assembly progression.
• Move and/or obtain correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, etc.
• Use precision measuring instruments required to accomplish work assignments.
• Report and/or investigate job handicaps such as: errors in parts, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training, coaching and assisting employees of all classification levels.
• Document any discrepancies according to specification, process, and procedure.
• Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified.
• Sealer - Seal parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies fillet and fay, apply leveling compound or scotch cast etc.
  • Pressure / Vacuum Test - Perform visual and auditory leak checks in aircraft sections
  • Precision Bench Assembly - Assemble precision aircraft parts and assemblies such as landing gear, control linkage etc.
  • Sub-Assembly - Assemble parts to make sub assemblies using templates, jigs, and fixtures
  • Assembly / Installation Structures - Assemble structural parts, assemblies, and skins to make larger assemblies
  • Assembly / Installation Doors - Pre- assemble, trim, fit , rig , seal, align, and adjust aircraft door systems
  Integral Fuel Cell - Apply sealing compounds to seal fuel cell and wing section components
  • Inspection - Inspect and document non conformances on final assemblies, subassemblies, systems, and installations
• Verifies dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic measurement tools and, relative to these inspection duties, initiate and document corrective action for programming issues and other problems.
• Setup and operate conventional and Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) fastening equipment, similar to Multi-Task Gantry Riveter’s (MTGR’s), Brotje’s , C-Frames, IPAC’s etc., to assemble components in accordance with engineering specifications,

Qualifications and requirements:

• 3+ years aircraft structural repair/assembly experience.
• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Good computing skills
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments.
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime (as requested).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

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 provides you with a real benefits package, including access to company-sponsored medical/dental insurance and a 401k 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. ?

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