Job Title: Inspector
Job Description
The Inspector will verify work performed on aviation articles to ensure compliance with manufacturer and customer data. This role involves conducting incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections. The Inspector will review maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to confirm that all necessary repairs, inspections, operational checks, and documentation have been completed according to approved technical data. Additionally, the Inspector is authorized to approve work performed for return to service and will perform tasks as assigned under 14 CFR Part 65, always observing company safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Verify compliance of work performed on aviation articles with manufacturer and customer data.
- Conduct incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections.
- Review maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to ensure all necessary repairs, inspections, and operational checks have been completed.
- Approve work performed for return to service.
- Perform tasks as assigned under 14 CFR Part 65.
- Observe company safety requirements while conducting inspections.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 years of aviation inspection experience
- Will accept prior military CDI experience or Quality Assurance/Quality Inspection
- A&P License is required
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy generous PTO accumulation, 11 paid holidays, and retention bonuses ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 based on tenure. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401K plan, and an education assistance program.
Work Environment
The work environment is a modern facility located at Rockford International Airport, featuring two 10-story hangar bays spanning 238,000 square feet. Inspectors work primarily on commercial aircrafts, including 737s and 737 Max, in a very clean hangar. However, it can get cold from September to May due to the hangar opening and closing. Current shifts are either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday from 4:00 pm to 2:30 am.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Rockford, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $66000.00 - $72000.00/yr.
Generous PTO accumulation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Retention bonuses (1 year- $3,000, 3 years- $7,000, 5 years - $10,000)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Education Assistance Program
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.
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