Aerospace Quality Inspector – Ensure Quality That Keeps Aerospace Moving ForwardPDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Aerospace Quality Inspector to support our partner, a leading organization in the aerospace industry. In this highly impactful role, you will be the last line of defense for product quality—ensuring every part, component, and certification meets exacting standards before it moves into critical operations.
About the RoleAs an Aerospace Quality Inspector, you will perform dimensional, visual, and documentation-based inspections to verify product conformance to design and regulatory requirements. Your expertise ensures accuracy, safety, and reliability across aerospace programs—making your work essential to mission success.
Location: Enfield, CT
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time, Consultant (12 months)
Pay Rate: $30.00-35.00 per hour
What You’ll DoVerify product conformance to design requirements and document objective evidence.
Perform audits, surveillance, and monitoring of product and processes.
Identify and document discrepancies; segregate and control non-conforming items.
Perform preliminary review and disposition of non-conformances.
Inspect incoming parts/material and outgoing orders, ensuring correct certifications and processing.
Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators, indicators, Smart Scope, and other precision tools.
Conduct visual inspections to identify defects per AQL levels and design requirements.
Control non-conforming product and ensure proper traceability.
Obtain and maintain Customer Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) stamps for multiple customers.
Required Qualifications2+ years of experience using calipers, ring/pin gauges, comparators, and Smart Scope measurement tools.
Hands-on experience with QA inspection methods and procedures.
Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Ability to complete required training and assessments for continued assignment.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred QualificationsPrevious aerospace inspection experience.
Working knowledge of AS9100 requirements.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join UsAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities that help them grow, excel, and contribute to industry-leading programs. When you join this role, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive hourly pay
A professional environment focused on precision, safety, and continuous improvement
Opportunities to work on high-impact aerospace projects
Access to dedicated recruiter support from day one
A culture that values expertise, craftsmanship, and career progression
Your work will directly support the safety, reliability, and performance of products used across the aerospace sector.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?If you are a detail-driven inspection professional committed to quality excellence, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing.
Pay Details: $20.51 to $26.37 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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.
