Aircraft Assembly Inspector (DOD Secret Clearance Required)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

CANDIDATES MUST ALREADY HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE

Job Description

This role focuses on inspecting composite fabrication processes and structural assemblies that support stealth aircraft production, ensuring all components meet stringent quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect composite fabrication processes to verify they meet established specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Examine structural assemblies and airframes to ensure dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Perform detailed inspections of composite materials, including wet composites, composite layup, and composite assemblies.
• Identify, document, and report nonconformances or defects found during inspections, following established inspection and reporting protocols.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to clarify specifications and resolve inspection-related issues.
• Use inspection tools, gauges, and measurement equipment to verify critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation to support traceability and compliance requirements.
• Follow all applicable safety, security, and quality procedures while working in a defense manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of experience inspecting structures, airframes, and/or composite materials.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing inspection in an aerospace or similar environment.
• Proficiency in inspecting composite materials, including wet composites, composite layup, and composite assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of quality inspection methods, standards, and documentation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and work instructions.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify defects, deviations, and nonconformances.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience inspecting airframes or structural assemblies in aerospace or defense environments.
• Background in military inspection or maintenance roles with relevant inspection experience.
• Familiarity with composite fabrication processes and structural assembly practices.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term contract with the potential to transition to a direct role, providing stability and a clear path for career growth. You will work on advanced stealth aircraft programs, gaining valuable experience in a highly specialized and impactful field.

Work Environment

Work takes place at a defense manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas, focused on composite fabrication and structural assembly for stealth aircraft. The environment includes production floor and inspection areas where composite materials, wet composites, and structural assemblies are handled. Team members follow strict security, safety, and quality protocols consistent with an active Secret Clearance requirement.

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.