The Quality Inspector A ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations set by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and/or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This role involves performing preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections; conducting receiving inspections by approving or rejecting incoming materials through established processes, and recording quality inspection results. The inspector uses various tools, aids, and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits and conducts detailed inspections of parts, materials, paint, back-shop activities, functional tests, operational tests, and dimensional inspections to determine the airworthiness of aircraft systems and components.

• Ensure compliance with FAA and EASA regulations.
• Perform preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections.
• Conduct receiving inspections and approve or reject incoming materials.
• Record quality inspection results accurately.
• Use inspection tools and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits.
• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft parts, materials, and systems.
• Determine airworthiness of aircraft systems and components.

• 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems
• First article inspection experience

• A&P License preferred but not required

Enjoy working in a climate-controlled facility where no personal tools are required, fostering a comfortable and stress-free work environment.

Work is conducted in a hangar, providing a spacious and specialized environment for aircraft inspections.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, MS.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,MS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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.