Aviation Quality Inspector

Aviation Quality Inspector

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00/hr + Overtime (1.5x)

Location: Centennial, CO

Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Contract-to-Hire

Why This Opportunity?

If you have a passion for precision, quality, and aerospace manufacturing, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring products meet the highest industry standards. You'll work in a fast-paced aviation manufacturing environment where attention to detail directly impacts product performance, compliance, and safety.

This role offers the chance to work with advanced aerospace components, utilize precision inspection equipment, and gain valuable experience in a highly regulated industry with long-term career growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections on aerospace components and assemblies
• Verify product compliance against engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, and other precision measuring equipment
• Review documentation, inspection records, and quality reports for accuracy and completeness
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming materials and products
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to quality concerns
• Verify compliance with AS9100, AS9102, FAA, and customer-specific quality requirements
• Participate in First Article Inspections (FAI) and maintain detailed inspection records
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are consistently met
• Maintain strict adherence to documentation and quality control procedures

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Strong understanding of quality control and inspection processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AS9100 and AS9102 experience
• FAA-regulated manufacturing experience
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• FAA A&P License
• Experience with aerospace quality systems such as SAP, Solumina, or Net-Inspect
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing, assembly, machining, or defense production environments

Benefits & Perks

• Overtime opportunities available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave eligibility
• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity with growth potential

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a detail-oriented quality professional who takes pride in accuracy, documentation, and ensuring products meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys working with engineering drawings and precision measuring tools, and understands the importance of quality in aerospace and regulated industries.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your inspection expertise directly impacts mission-critical products and long-term manufacturing success, apply today.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Centennial, CO.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Centennial,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.