Aircraft Inspector IV

Full-time Contract Position – Hagerstown, MD

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

As an Aircraft Inspector IV, you will apply your advanced skills and expertise to perform detailed inspections of aircraft, systems, equipment, and components to verify airworthiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications, FAA regulations, and government standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and reporting any discrepancies or breaches of safety standards while ensuring the highest level of quality control. Your inspection authority covers the full spectrum of oversight, including in-process inspections, final inspections, and approval for return to service of all maintenance and repair work performed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive inspections of aircraft, systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance
Reviewing all manufacturer specifications, technical manuals, and government regulations to validate conformance
Performing in-process inspections at critical stages of maintenance, repair, and assembly
Executing final inspections prior to aircraft release and sign-off for return to service
Identifying, documenting, and reporting any defects, deviations, or breaches of airworthiness standards
Ensuring all maintenance records, logbooks, and inspection reports are completed accurately and in compliance with FAA and company standards
Collaborating with maintenance teams and engineers to resolve discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
Exercising full inspection authority to approve, reject, or return components, systems, or completed aircraft work
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements for safety, efficiency, and compliance
Staying up to date with industry regulations, technical updates, and manufacturer bulletins to ensure inspection standards remain current

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
A higher level degree may substitute for experience
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
Advanced knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts
Thorough understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures
Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Experience

Understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1
Thorough understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations
Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation Experience with first article inspections
Prior experience with aircraft modifications
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

Work Environment

On-site position located in Hagerstown, Maryland
This is a 1-year contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $45 - $50, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.