Avionics Quality Inspector

Inspect Excellence — Product Acceptance Specialist Opportunity in Elite Aircraft Programs

Location: San Antonio, TX

Schedule: 4x10 Shift (A: Sun–Wed | B: Wed–Sat) | Must be open to 1st or 2nd Shift

Pay: Starting at $32.14/hour

Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Consultant

Ensure Precision, Safety, and World-Class Quality

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a Product Acceptance Specialist supporting executive fleet aircraft programs. In this critical role, you will serve as a frontline quality expert—inspecting, validating, and ensuring the integrity of advanced aircraft systems that demand the highest standards of performance and safety.

If you have a sharp eye for detail and deep experience in aerospace inspections, this is your chance to contribute to high-profile aviation programs where quality is non-negotiable.

What You’ll Do

As a Product Acceptance Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspect aircraft electrical systems, wiring, components, and installations to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
• Perform quality assurance inspections across multiple phases of production, maintenance, and modification
• Evaluate goods, services, and operations for conformance to safety, quality, and operational standards
• Implement and follow quality and safety plans aligned with contract and regulatory requirements
• Identify and communicate deficiencies to appropriate teams for corrective action
• Maintain accurate quality assurance documentation and inspection records
• Determine inspection scope and frequency for both scheduled and unscheduled inspections
• Ensure all performance requirements are completed to customer and regulatory expectations
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards in a dynamic environment

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of:- 3+ years working with aircraft electrical systems, wiring, or installations

  • 5+ years of aerospace quality inspection experience
  • 5+ years of product or process inspection experience

• Strong ability to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings and blueprints

• Willingness to work variable shifts, weekends, and overtime as required

• **This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. **

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting avionics, electrical systems, and integrated aircraft components
• Background in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations
• Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace or manufacturing
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification or ability to obtain FAA Repairman Certification
• Familiarity with** military, or executive fleet aircraft**

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated platforms, and high-noise environments
• Capability to lift up to 35 lbs (and assist with heavier lifts)
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and overhead reaching
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Ability to pass vision and color perception tests
• Comfortable handling hazardous materials in regulated environments

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work at the forefront of aviation excellence, contributing to programs where precision and performance are everything.

• High-Impact Work: Help ensure the safety and quality of elite executive aircraft
• Industry Leadership: Partner with one of the most respected names in aerospace
• Career Growth: Expand your expertise in advanced inspection and quality systems
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Competitive Pay: Earn strong compensation in a high-demand field

Take Your Expertise to New Heights

If you’re ready to apply your inspection expertise to aircraft that demand the highest level of quality and precision, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help define the standard for excellence in aerospace quality.

Pay Details: $32.14 to $38.52 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Experience
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)