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Flight Inspector 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Palmdale
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Flight Inspector 2 to support a program at our Palmdale, CA facility. Flight Inspector 2: Inspects demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment and parts for operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications. Inspects the installation and operation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems and other parts and equipment of aircraft. Performs preflight and postflight inspections in accordance with standard procedure on flight-proven aircraft. Approves non-flight-proven aircraft for flight. Inspects, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made on the aircraft. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures Responsibilities include: • Inspect aircraft structures, systems, fuel tanks (including confined spaces), and electrical installations for compliance with engineering and manufacturing requirements using precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges). • Validate structural integrity, alignment, shimming, drilling, fastening, sealing, and coatings per engineering specifications. Inspect hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel system installations, with focus on fuel tank safety and integrity. • Perform fuel tank inspections in confined spaces, adhering to all safety and environmental protocols. • Verify electrical installations for correct routing, clamping, tying, connector mating, and crimping. • Document and classify nonconforming materials/products per quality procedures. • Inspect rework and repairs to ensure full compliance with engineering requirements and corrective actions. • Mentor technicians on identifying and addressing nonconformances and process improvements. • Foster a collaborative team environment and support a strong quality and safety culture. • Work independently and as a team to drive quality, efficiency, and process improvement. • Complete required formal and practical training (e.g., drilling, sealing, fastener installation). • Maintain respirator certification and comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, especially for confined space and fuel tank work. Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma (or GED) plus a minimum of 2 years of mechanical and/or inspection work experience (e.g., aircraft assembly, structures, maintenance, manufacturing, or quality). • Experience using precision measurement and inspection tools (such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, ball gauges, ohm meters, laser gauges, and similar equipment). • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including (but not limited to) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. • Ability to effe