Quality Control Inspector

Description

Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is looking for a skilled Quality Control Inspector to ensure the airworthiness, safety, and compliance of all aircraft maintenance activities within the C-21 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract at Scott AFB. This role performs inspections, verifies documentation accuracy, and supports maintenance teams to uphold the highest standards of quality and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all maintenance quality control activities, inspections, and documentation are executed in accordance with aviation regulatory standards, technical data, and contractual requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness and support mission readiness.
• Assists the Quality Manager in developing, implementing, and enforcing maintenance quality processes, procedures, documentation, and reporting that provide realtime insight into aircraft readiness and compliance.
• Supports the establishment of daily quality objectives in coordination with Maintenance Management to achieve maintenance, safety, and operational readiness goals.
• Helps develop and refine quality standards, inspection criteria, documentation procedures, and reporting requirements in support of aviation maintenance operations.
• Responds to directed inquiries, inspection findings, investigations, and datadriven analyses related to maintenance quality issues and provides recommendations through the Quality Manager to the Director of Maintenance.
• Maintains required certifications, training, and qualifications associated with technical inspector duties, aviation safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in daily production control and planning meetings to ensure quality oversight is integrated into maintenance scheduling and workflow.
• Enforces safe maintenance practices and ensures all quality control activities comply with safety directives, technical publications, and aviation regulations.
• Conducts scheduled, unscheduled, and special inspections of aircraft, components, tools, support equipment, and back shops as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Maintains aircraft historical records, inspection forms, and digital documentation with 100% accuracy and in accordance with aviation technical data requirements.
• Determines when PostMaintenance Check Flights (PMCF) and Functional Check Flights (FCF) are required and provides guidance on inspection criteria and airworthiness standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in aviation measuring tools, precision gauges, and specialized ground support equipment required for technical inspection functions.
• Performs Weight and Balance (W&B) technician duties, ensuring accurate calculations, documentation, and compliance with applicable technical manuals and directives.
• Communicates effectively with Quality and Maintenance leadership, and maintenance teams to ensure quality, safety, and mission accomplishment remain the highest priorities.
• Supports Maintenance Recovery Team (MRT) procedures in coordination with the Director of Maintenance and Quality Manager.
• Provides onthejob training, mentoring, and technical guidance to personnel on inspection practices, documentation standards, safety compliance, and quality processes.
• Conducts trend analysis on recurring discrepancies, humanfactor issues, and quality escape risks; recommends corrective or preventive actions.
• Performs tool control, FOD prevention oversight, and inspection of controlled equipment to ensure compliance with aviation standards.
• Assists with internal audits, external inspections, and corrective action followup in support of the Quality Management System (AS9100/9110 or ISO 9001).
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Quality or Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Cumulative aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in fixedwing aviation (10+yrs of experience preferred)
• Proficient in Weight and Balance programs, such as AWBS, and able to apply W&B procedures accurately.
• Proficient in interactive electronic technical manuals, aviation maintenance forms, and associated digital maintenance tracking systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and aviation documentation software tools.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams, leadership, and the customer.
• Ability to meet medical requirements for overseas deployment (as applicable).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience as an aviation Quality Control Inspector or Supervisor.
• Associate degree in aviation management, aviation technology, or related field.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.

Benefits InformationRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range$90,000 Job ID2026-26419 Work TypeOn-Site