Flight Test Inspector

Job Title:
Flight Test Inspector
Job Description

Perform in-process, pre/post flight, and final inspections of experimental aircraft to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, company restrictive special inspections, and preventive maintenance schedules. Address safety of flight concerns with meticulous attention to detail.

• Perform inspections of chemical cleaning, plating, paint, and other coatings to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies to verify compliance with engineering specifications and production work instructions.
• Monitor tools used for inspection to ensure they are currently certified.
• Document discrepancies and coordinate resolution with the Production, Methods, Engineering, and Material Review Board (MRB) as necessary.
• Ensure all inspection documentation and production work instructions are complete and comply with quality systems and engineering specifications.
• Assist other inspectors in their duties within their area of qualification.
• Conduct First Article Inspections per AS9102 and populate Net-Inspect accordingly.
• Assist with the creation of Bubble Drawings for First Article Inspections as required.
• Assist with creating Customer Nonconformance requests per contracted procedures.

• Inspection
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Quality inspection
• A&P license
• 3 years of inspection experience in an MRO or return-to-service environment
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments such as calipers, blueprints, and micrometers

• Perform initial shakedown of experimental aircraft to ensure proper installation of components and systems.
• Verify in-flight and ground discrepancies have been resolved prior to flight release.
• Prepare and maintain records such as maintenance records, inspection records, aircraft logs, and flight test work orders.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive work environment.

Work in a non-climate controlled facility located in Wichita, KS. Be prepared for a dress code that includes pants/shorts and a shirt, but excludes tank tops and cut offs. Flexibility to work both 1st shift (Mon-Fri; 6:30am-3pm) and 2nd shift (Mon-Fri; 3pm-11:30pm) is required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $47.00/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 Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

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.