Aircraft Inspector

Aircraft Quality Inspector

Location: Birmingham, AL

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00/hour (Based on Experience)

Interested and qualified? Text Caroline at View phone number on jobs.aerotek.com for more info

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Quality Inspector to join our growing aviation maintenance team in Birmingham, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting aircraft, components, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company quality standards. This position supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations, including hangar maintenance, line maintenance, and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft structures, systems, components, and maintenance work.
• Review maintenance records, repair documentation, and logbooks to verify accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identify discrepancies, defects, or non-conforming conditions and recommend corrective actions.
• Utilize inspection and measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, borescopes, and other precision instruments.
• Ensure all work complies with FAA regulations and applicable quality standards.
• Work closely with technicians, mechanics, and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Document inspection findings and maintain accurate records for audits, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify adherence to maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and manufacturer specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of aircraft maintenance and/or quality inspection experience.
• Previous aircraft quality inspection experience required.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using inspection tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Must possess personal aircraft maintenance tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting line maintenance operations and AOG events.
• Experience in hangar, MRO, heavy maintenance, or C&D check environments.

Work Schedule

Must be open to both of the following schedules:

Option 1

• Sunday through Wednesday
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Four 10-hour shifts

Option 2

• Thursday through Saturday
• 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
• Three 13-hour shifts

Schedules are subject to change based on operational needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Long-term career opportunity
• Stable work environment with consistent hours
• Opportunity to work on a variety of aircraft platforms
• Collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and professional growth

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.