• Aircraft Modification Quality Inspector

    Aerotek (Hagerstown, MD)


    Job Title: Quality Inspector** **Job Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector with an A&P license and substantial experience in a repair station setting. This role involves thorough inspection of aircraft maintenance from nose to tail, ensuring adherence to engineering drawings and blueprints.

    Responsibilities

    + Inspect government aircraft undergoing various upgrades and modifications.

    + Ensure structural and electrical modifications comply with engineering blueprints and schematics, including materials incorporated per the BOM.

    + Author engineering change requests as required.

    + Complete required aircraft releases for modifications and airworthiness.

    + Author documentation related to STC installations.

    + Perform weight and balance assessments according to the POH.

    + Review ADs and SBs to ensure compliance when necessary.

    + Update and review aircraft life-limited items per the manufacturer's AMM Chapter 4.

    + Brief and debrief the flight crew during calibration flights.

    + Inspect all fabricated parts, both mechanical and electrical, per engineering blueprints and schematics.

    + Conduct First Article Inspections in accordance with repair station quality standards.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience in aircraft quality inspection, focusing on airworthiness and return to service.

    + A&P license.

    + Experience in a repair station setting.

    + Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings.

    + High school diploma or GED.

    + Flexibility with work shifts.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Background in aircraft manufacturing.

    + Experience with STC installations and aircraft life-limited items.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team with the opportunity for long-term career growth. We offer a chance to convert from contractor to direct hire, with abundant overtime available. Our organization has multiple contracts lined up, including a significant 10-year project award.

    Work Environment

    The role involves working in a fast-paced hangar environment within a 145 repair station. Standard dress code applies, including jeans, a t-shirt, and steel-toed shoes. The work schedule is Monday through Friday during the day, but due to increased workload, we are now operational 7 days a week with an additional night shift from 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM. Candidates must be adaptable and open to flexible shifts.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Hagerstown, MD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $48.00/hr.

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Hagerstown,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    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.