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VSE Corporation

Chief Inspector (1992)

Bridgeport, WV · On-site

Conduct final airworthiness inspections and sign off on return-to-service authorizations. * Communicate with customers regarding inspection results, discrepancies, and repair requirements. * Provide ...

VSE AVIATION

Chief Inspector (1992)

Bridgeport, WV · On-site

Conduct final airworthiness inspections and sign off on return-to-service authorizations. * Communicate with customers regarding inspection results, discrepancies, and repair requirements. * Provide ...

Unilode Aviation Solutions

Inspector

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$54K - $55K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that ...

Unilode Aviation Solutions

Inspector

Linden, NJ · On-site

$55K - $73K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that ...

Unilode Aviation

Inspector

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$54K - $55K/yr

The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that all inspections, documentation ...

Unilode Aviation

Inspector

Sterling, VA · On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that all inspections, documentation ...

Unilode Aviation Solutions

Inspector

Sterling, VA · On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that ...

Unilode Aviation Solutions

Inspector

Sterling, VA · On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

Description The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that all inspections ...

Unilode Aviation Solutions

Inspector

Hawthorne, CA

$54K - $55K/yr

Description The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that all inspections ...

Unilode Aviation Solutions

Inspector

Linden, NJ

$55K - $73K/yr

Description The Inspector is responsible for conducting airworthiness inspections and supporting quality assurance activities within Unilode's repair station. The role ensures that all inspections ...

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How much do airworthiness inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for airworthiness inspector in the United States is $73,848.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Airworthiness Inspector?

Airworthiness Inspectors spend their days conducting detailed inspections of aircraft and their components to ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards. This often involves reviewing maintenance logs, verifying repairs, overseeing functional tests, and documenting findings for regulatory authorities. Inspectors frequently collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineers, and quality assurance teams to address discrepancies and implement corrective actions. The role is detail-oriented and requires a high level of accountability to ensure the ongoing safety and legal operation of aircraft.

What does an Airworthiness Inspector do?

An Airworthiness Inspector is responsible for ensuring that aircraft meet safety and regulatory standards before and during operation. They inspect aircraft systems, maintenance records, and components to verify compliance with aviation regulations. Their job includes conducting routine inspections, identifying defects or safety concerns, and ensuring corrective actions are taken. Airworthiness Inspectors work for regulatory agencies, airlines, or maintenance organizations to uphold flight safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Airworthiness Inspector position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Airworthiness Inspector, you need deep knowledge of aircraft systems, aviation safety standards, and regulatory requirements, usually gained through formal aviation maintenance training and industry experience. Familiarity with maintenance tracking software, inspection tools, and certifications such as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license are typically required. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure aircraft consistently meet safety regulations, minimize risks, and facilitate smooth collaboration with maintenance and flight operations teams.

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Infographic showing various Airworthiness Inspector job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,848 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Quality Return to Service (RTS) Inspector (Aerospace Manufacturing)

TAT Technologies Ltd

Tulsa, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

TAT Technologies ("TAT") is a fast-growing, profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. Established in 1969, TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies, delivering innovative solutions across commercial, defense, OEM, and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel, TAT is recognized for its flexibility, technical expertise, and commitment to customer success.
TAT Technologies' Tulsa site serves as the company's Center of Excellence for heat transfer manufacturing, MRO, and OEM solutions. Supporting commercial, regional, and military aircraft worldwide, the site delivers advanced thermal management solutions that enhance aircraft performance, improve reliability, and ensure operational and mission readiness.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Return to Service (RTS) Inspector for our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) quality operations.
Responsibilities
Develops and assesses inspection operation sequences, methods, gauges, and inspection equipment. Participate in definition reviews to ensure translation of design agency concepts into production items that are manufacturable and inspectable. Interact with design agency engineers and suppliers to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues. Utilizes data driven decision making to manage first pass yield, through-put, and continuous improvements to metrics and trends. Provides technical assistance to suppliers and inspection areas. Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established ES&H requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment. Takes actions necessary to ""stop"" work when an unsafe condition or action is identified. Every associate has the right and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions or actions are identified.
Essential Duties:
  • Perform general inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies or finished products according to requirements
  • Certify units by using 8130-3
  • Inspect completed parts for airworthiness
  • Measure and document mechanical, electrical and visual properties of materials and parts
  • Validate raw materials to certifications and purchase order requirements
  • Document inspections in electronic logs, databases or other customer formats as required
  • Perform First Article Inspections (AS9102)
  • Provide detailed, accurate feedback to shop personnel and management on inspected products
  • Practice good housekeeping and 5S principles
  • Suggest and implement process improvement ideas
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in the use of measurement and inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
  • Mechanical, mathematical aptitude
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Airworthiness inspector experience required
  • Repairman card required
  • Skills for CMM inspection preferred but willing to certify inhouse
  • Ability to pass pre-hire and ongoing, random drug testing as required as a Department of Transportation (DOT) facility regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Ability to pass pre-hire background check screening

Physical Demands:
  • Standing and sitting for long periods of time
  • Good mobility (position requires movement around the shop floor)
  • Bending, reaching
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds

Benefits
TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company match, Short Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), accidental coverages, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) - TAT Technologies is committed to maintaining a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying, and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.

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