Flight Inspector 4

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, preflight, postflight, and final inspections of structures/composites, mechanical systems, avionics, electrical wiring, and flight controls.
• Verify conformance to drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements; interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Use and verify calibration status of precision measuring equipment and tooling (e.g., torque tools, micrometers/calipers, borescopes as applicable).
• Witness/verify functional tests and system checkouts; document acceptance evidence and inspection results.
• Review/validate NALCOMIS MAFS, and configuration status to support airworthiness release activities.
• Document and process nonconformances; coordinate with engineering/MRB for disposition and verify corrective actions.
• Enforce FOD prevention, tool control, ESD handling, and safety policies; perform critical-operation verifications (bonding, torquing, wiring terminations, etc.).
• Support internal/customer/regulatory audits by providing objective evidence and participating in corrective action implementation.
• Mentor junior inspectors/technicians and provide OJT; communicate inspection status and risks to leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of aircraft inspection/quality experience; or an associate degree with 8+ years; or a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years.
• Experience inspecting complex aircraft systems in production, modification, depot, or flightline/test environments (manned or unmanned).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications, wiring diagrams, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience documenting nonconformances and verifying corrective actions within a quality management system.
• Proficiency using inspection/measurement tools and producing clear inspection documentation.
• Ability to work variable shifts, overtime/weekends as required and meet physical demands (heights/stands/ladders, confined spaces as applicable).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance (TS, up to TS/SCI) and program access.
• Ability to execute domestic and foreign travel (15-20% of time).

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $86,300.00 - $115,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

For more information about Northrop Grumman’s benefits, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.