• Inspect What Takes Humanity to

Space:

• PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Spaceflight Industry

• Location:

• Mesa, AZ
• |

Schedule:

• 1st shift 6am-4:30pm
• |

Pay Rate:

• $35- $40,
• A&P license up to $42/hour
• PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a
• highly motivated Senior Quality Control Inspector
• to support a cutting-edge spaceflight program. Guided by the core value of
• "Safety Above All,"
• this role is critical to ensuring the integrity, airworthiness, and reliability of human spaceflight assets. As a Senior Inspector, your work will directly impact flight safety and mission success—verifying that every component, system, and structure meets the highest quality and regulatory standards before taking to the skies.
• Your Impact
• You will serve as a key quality authority across spacecraft and flight hardware, inspecting everything from
• engines and avionics to complete flying assets
• . Through rigorous inspections, documentation, and collaboration, you will help proactively manage the risks inherent in spaceflight and uphold a culture of accountability, precision, and safety.
• What You'll Do
• Day-to-day responsibilities include: + Performing
• scheduled inspections
• to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and complies with Manufacturing (MFG) Work Instructions + Conducting
• preliminary, in-progress, and final inspections
• on all processed articles + Reviewing manufacturing records, work orders, and forms for
• completeness and accuracy
• prior to release for return to service + Inspecting for defects, damage, identification, and dimensional accuracy using a variety of
• measurement tools and inspection techniques
• + Following and documenting
• complex inspection processes
• , entering inspection results and quality data accurately + Applying appropriate inspection methods to determine
• quality and airworthiness
• in alignment with strict safety protocols + Communicating inspection results and acceptance criteria clearly with
• engineering, management, and production teams
• + Generating
• Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• in TipQA and/or Apriso + Performing
• receiving inspections
• on incoming materials as required + Ensuring proper
• tagging, identification, quarantine, and disposition
• of rejected or non-repairable parts + Leading or supporting
• technical investigations
• and
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• activities + Supporting quality projects and assisting the Quality Control Supervisor with departmental initiatives + Providing
• technical guidance and training
• to other Quality Inspectors + Maintaining strict
• Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
• awareness and prevention + Actively participating in
• safety programs, investigations, and hazard reporting
• + Working collaboratively across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time execution
• Required Qualifications
• + High School Diploma or equivalent + Must have aviation experience +
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• in a related field, including aerospace parts and components + Hands-on experience in a
• manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment
• + Strong knowledge of inspection standards, techniques, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements + Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate manufacturing documentation and work instructions + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across teams + Proven commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail
• Preferred Qualifications
• + Senior-level inspection experience supporting flight hardware or flying assets + Experience with electronic QMS tools such as
• TipQA and/or Apriso
• + Experience leading technical investigations or quality improvement projects + Prior experience mentoring or training inspectors + Familiarity with aerospace regulatory and airworthiness requirements
• Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?
• + Support a
• human spaceflight mission
• + Work with industry-leading engineers, technicians, and flight systems + Be part of a safety-first, accountability-driven culture + Make a real impact on the quality and reliability of next-generation space vehicles
• Ready to Help Build the Future of Spaceflight?
• If you're a seasoned quality professional who takes pride in precision, safety, and mission success,
• we want to hear from you