Quality Control Inspector 1 - Aircraft Woodshop and Composites

Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Quality Control Inspector 1 – Aircraft Woodshop and Composites

Savannah, GA

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people—and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

 

Why Gulfstream

  • Competitive pay
  • Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)

 

What You Will Do

  • Perform preliminary, progressive, and final inspections of aircraft parts, sub‑assemblies, major assemblies, and installations.
  • Inspect work using engineering drawings, route cards, inspection travelers, work instructions, technical specifications, and QA procedures.
  • Conduct conformity and first article inspections in accordance with FAA‑approved procedures.
  • Verify functional operation, inspect for FOD, and ensure inspection documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Witness, verify, and document required manufacturing process steps.
  • Ensure proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
  • Promote and participate in safety programs, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide technical inspection support to manufacturing personnel.

 

What You Will Bring

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 1 year of quality inspection experience or 2 years of GAC manufacturing experience required.
  • 2 years of manufacturing or equivalent aerospace experience preferred.
  • Experience working with Aircraft Completions, Aircraft Interiors, Aircraft Wood Shop, and/or aircraft composite structures required.
  • Working knowledge of shop mathematics and CATIA or blueprint reading and interpretation.
  • Competence using basic shop tools and equipment.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must be willing and able to work any scheduled shifts, if needed.

 

Apply Now

Join Gulfstream and help us create and deliver the world’s finest aviation experience.

 


Unique Skills:

Must be willing and able to work any scheduled shifts, if needed.

Experience working with Aircraft Completions/Interiors/Wood Shop and/of aircraft composites required. 

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year quality inspection experience or 2 years GAC manufacturing experience required. 2 years manufacturing experience or equivalent aerospace experience preferred. Other Formal Inspection Training Program 90 Days required.

Position Purpose:

In a team oriented environment, perform all tasks in Initial Phase Manufacturing, Composites, Final Phase in a timely and efficient manner to ensure aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and installations are built to type design data.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Perform inspection duties utilizing engineering drawings and orders, route cards, inspection travelers, work instructions, technical specifications, QA procedures and instructions, and other related documents.
  2. Perform preliminary and progressive inspections of aircraft structure and systems, verify functional operation, final inspections, inspect for FOD and verify paperwork. Witness, verify and document specified manufacturing process steps.
  3. Perform conformity/first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA approved procedures.
  4. Ensure the proper use and storage of area tools and equipment.
  5. Conduct work in a manner that enhances own/other employees health and safety, product safety and promotes risk reduction; participate openly in safety-related event investigations, and immediately report workplace hazards and make suggestions for control; cooperate and contribute toward the overall success of the Safety program at the local level.

Additional Functions:
  1. Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel. .
  2. Perform area inspections to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications. .
  3. Participate in continuous improvement activities. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Working knowledge of shop mathematics, and CATIA or blueprint reading and interpretation.
  2. Competent in the use of basic shop tools and equipment.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232733

Category: Quality Assurance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 05/05/2026 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

 

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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