Aircraft Component Inspector

Job Description

Lockheed Martin: Aircraft Component Inspector

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company renowned for its contributions to defense, space exploration, and advanced technologies. The company fosters a culture of innovation, integrity, and responsibility, offering diverse career opportunities and comprehensive benefits to its employees.

This specific job posting seeks an experienced Aircraft Component Inspector to join their team at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The role involves performing meticulous inspections on various aircraft components, ensuring their quality and compliance with stringent standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Inspections: Conduct thorough inspections on a wide range of aircraft components, from individual parts to complete assemblies, encompassing systems like transmissions, rotor heads, gearboxes, and power plants.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize technical drawings, inspection procedures, manuals, and other documentation to perform detailed evaluations and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Problem Solving: Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and field service personnel to identify and resolve component discrepancies, troubleshoot malfunctions, and address customer requests.
• Quality Assurance: Review and sign documents, manage nonconforming materials, and ensure the implementation of latest revisions and modifications.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor junior inspectors, sharing expertise and contributing to the team’s success.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in aircraft component inspection procedures, manufacturing processes, and mechanical operations.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, use precision measuring instruments, and follow engineering instructions.
• Familiarity with military and commercial specifications and inspection practices.
• Completion of high school and relevant mechanical trades training.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in aircraft component inspection.
• Possession of Flight Safety Parts Certification is mandatory.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplants Certification is highly desirable.

This position offers:

• A chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to contribute to the safety and reliability of aircraft systems.

If you are a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual with a passion for quality assurance in aerospace, this position at Lockheed Martin could be a great opportunity for you.