QA Aircraft Structures Inspector

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a QA Aircraft Structures Inspector who will inspect structural/electrical/plumbing assemblies, sub-assemblies, bench assemblies, functional installations, and components for workmanship and conformance to requirements; the final assembly and mating of airplane structural components; installations of Functional units and systems; shakedown and operational checkout of the completed airplane and component assemblies from production and before flight line.

Rejects unacceptable items and prepares documentation for their disposition.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in the application of aircraft finishes may offset one year of the four-year requirement.
• Aircraft assembly, structures, electrical installation, or hydraulic installation experience.
• Military aircraft structures quality assurance experience.

License/Certification

• A passing score on the ASQ Certified Inspector examination may offset two years of the four-year requirement.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspects the sealing operations performed on new or completely stripped, modified, and resealed integral wing tanks in tank seal building, including all related structural and functional installations contained for conformance to applicable designs and specifications, and rejects and disposes of unacceptable items.
• Inspects final washing, priming, painting, and internal trimming operations performed on completed production and modification aircraft to assure that such operations are accomplished in conformance with applicable engineering prints, disposition data, and process specifications.
• Inspects for alignment, attachments, workmanship, completeness, and conformance to installation drawings, engineering, inspection and other specifications or requirements the final assembly and mating of airplane structural components such as outer to inner wing, power plant to wing, fore to aft fuselage sections and empennage to fuselage, and the attachment and rigging of items such as elevators, flaps, ailerons, and stabilizers.
• Inspects for alignment, continuity, workmanship, and conformance to the required specifications, the final hookup and installation of functional units of the airplane, such as electrical, rigging, power plant, armament, plumbing, and hydraulic systems, including operational tests and checkouts.
• Conducts a full compartment by compartment shakedown of a completed airplane for completeness and accuracy of installations; alignment, freedom of movement, clearances, tension, throw limits and torque of functional systems; completeness, workmanship, attachment, and conformance to specifications of required interior, cabin, power plant, and exterior accessories, identifications, and other attachments.
• Inspects and approves the final operational checkout of the completed airplane under simulated flight conditions before transfer to the flight line, including checks for adherence to the latest design changes and customer requirements.
• Inspects jig loading and mating, framing, skinning, riveting, and out-of-jig shakedown of structural assemblies, sub-assemblies, and bench assemblies for workmanship and conformance with requirements.
• Inspects such assemblies as fuselage and center sections, outer and inner wings, and any attached structural installations for alignment, contour, material, finish, and shortages; checks rivets, bolts, screws, and fasteners for cracks, edge distance, and size.
• Inspects functional installations such as electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and rigging units and components for workmanship, clearance, tension, coding, finish, alignment, routing, location, and conformance with other similar requirements. Inspects and approves bonding and pressure testing operations.
• Inspects spot-welded parts and assemblies for workmanship, correct assembly, contour, cracks, faults, edge distance, and spots in radii.
• Stamps or otherwise approves acceptable items; rejects unacceptable items; prepares documentation for disposition of unacceptable items.
• Performs inspection of integral wing tanks and related structural installations and modifications for conformance to applicable designs and specifications. Inspects the tank and installations for such factors as completeness, workmanship, freedom from foreign matter, and salability. Inspects aircraft during and after priming and final painting operations.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Completion of the LMASC Chattahoochee Technical Institute Production Inspection Training Course of 300-400 hours may offset one year of the four-year requirement.

Work Environment

• Exposed to noise, fumes, and moving machinery
• Follows strict safety and quality protocols
• May climb, kneel, or work in confined spaces
• Uses precision tools and inspection equipment
• Works in hangars, workshops, or on airfields

Benefits/Perks

• 401(K)/Retirement Plans
• Flex-Time
• Healthcare
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development

Employer’s Statement

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.