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Entry Level First Article Inspection As9102 Jobs

Generate, create, and assemble complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), including AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3, for new product introductions, engineering changes, and customer requirements.

Quality Engineer

South Gate, CA · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Support First Article Inspection (AS9102) activities. * Ensure manufacturing complies with engineering drawings and customer specifications. Corrective Action * Lead root cause investigations using ...

QUALIFICATIONS · Experience with First Article inspection AS9102 (Aerospace) · Experience with mechanical inspection and GD&T knowledge. · Experience with reviewing supplier certs (Material certs ...

Work with suppliers to oversee initial build, first article inspection (AS9102), and production readiness. * Own supplier technical qualification and ongoing supplier engineering support for harness ...

Quality Inspector II

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$23 - $32/hr

... work, including first article inspection (FAI) in accordance with AS9102, within an AS9100 ... guidance to entry level inspectors. RESPONSIBILITIES The following job functions are a basic ...

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How much do entry level first article inspection as9102 jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level first article inspection as9102 in the United States is $26.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level First Article Inspection As9102 vs Entry Level Quality Inspector?

AspectEntry Level First Article Inspection As9102Entry Level Quality Inspector
CertificationsAS9102 knowledge, basic quality standardsGeneral quality standards, OSHA
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, aerospace industryManufacturing, various industries
Job FocusPerforming first article inspections, verifying compliance with AS9102Inspecting products for defects, ensuring quality
Common UsageSpecific to aerospace and defense suppliersBroader manufacturing sectors

Entry Level First Article Inspection As9102 focuses on verifying initial product compliance with aerospace standards, while Entry Level Quality Inspector covers general quality checks across industries. Both roles require attention to detail but differ in industry-specific knowledge and scope.

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First Article Inspection/Quality Engineer

Quest Global

Windsor Locks, CT • On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

First Article Inspection/Quality Engineer

Windsor Locks, CT, USA

What You Will Do:

  • Prepare the First Article Inspection utilizing software such as DISCUS to balloon the drawing and compile the AS9102C package to release manufacturing to record the actuals associated with this process, gathering all the necessary information required to include in the FAIR package.
  • Deliver the First Article Inspection package to manufacturing to record and verify what’s called out on the engineering drawing. 
  • Compile the actuals and populate them using ballooning software to compile the AS9102C (Forms 1,2, and 3) and create the First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
  • Import the First Article Inspection Package to Net Inspect
  • Notify manufacturing and quality of the recorded non-conformances, ensuring that the necessary actions have been taken to prevent recurrence.
  • Compile FAI metrics to present to the leadership team the status and open actions to drive closure.
  • May require inspection of parts during manufacturing using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, verniers, Go-No Go gauges, radius gauges, comparators, etc., and techniques based on tolerance or work instructions that reference a specific inspection tool.

What You Will Bring:

  • Associate’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or the absence of a degree from technical school, or apprenticeship, 2-4 years 
  • Experience in First Article Inspection compile package use of electronic ballooning software per AS9102 requirements.
  • Experience in DISCUS, Net Inspect, and Microsoft Office 
  • Proficient with GD&T
  • Thorough knowledge and experience of AS9100 and EN/AS9102C 
  • Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization.

Company Description

Who We Are:
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:


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