Flight Inspector - Level 1/ 2
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
The Mission Enabling Products organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
The Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization in San Diego is seeking an experienced Flight Inspector Level 1 or 2 with relevant aerospace industry experience in Quality Assurance. This employee will be working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs.
The Flight Inspector performs dimensional inspections per work order and drawing requirements. They have the ability to utilize precision hand tools and surface plate setups and are proficient in blueprint reading.
- Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
- Inspects for proper identity and dimensions using such measuring devices as micrometers, gauges, and calipers
- Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
- Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
- Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods. Maintains records of results.
- Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
Requirements
~2 min read- High School Diploma and 0 years of additional education/or related experience
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Familiarity inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry
- Familiarity with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup
- Familiarity with blueprint readings
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001)
- Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- High School Diploma and 2 years of additional education/or related experience
- Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry
- Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup
- Proficient blueprint reading skills
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001)
- Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- CMM/FARO Arm experience
- Composite experience
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $51,400–$85,600 a year
- 1% above the $67,995 median for Other jobs on Jobera (130,710 salaries).
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- November 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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