Newington, Connecticut, United States · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Aerospace Inspection, Blueprint Reading, First Article Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, AS9100 Standards
Muncie, Indiana, United States · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Financial Planning & Analysis, P&L Management, Working Capital Control, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting
Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · On-site
Om oss GKN Aerospace utvecklar framtidens flyg-, rymd- och försvarsteknik. Inom affärsområdet Governmental Solutions på GKN Aerospace arbetar vi med uppdrag som verkligen gör skillnad – att stärka Sveriges försvarsförmåg…
Skills: Leadership, People Management, Product Development, Technical Troubleshooting, Resource Balancing
Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · On-site
Produktionsledare till Spool Vi söker nu en Produktionsledare till VS Spools & Special Processes (SSP) inom Rotating Parts. Vi har en otroligt spännande fas framför oss inom SSP och söker nu en engagerad och genuin ledar…
Skills: Production Management, People Leadership, Coaching, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement
Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · On-site
GKN Aerospace Varje gång du flyger, nästan var som helst i världen, är det troligt att GKN Aerospace hjälper dig på vägen. Vår teknologi och våra komponenter används i 90% av världens flygplan, i allt från små och stora …
Skills: Internal Auditing, Supplier Auditing, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Kongsberg, Norway · On-site
Er du ingeniør, og ønsker å bidra til produksjon av flykomponenter i verdensklasse? Vi kan tilby en spennende mulighet til å bli en del av et høyteknologisk miljø med internasjonal betydning. Vårt lag produserer flymotor…
Skills: Operations Planning, Technical Documentation, Continuous Improvement, CNC Programming, Zero Defect Manufacturing
Wellington, Kansas, United States · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Precision Measuring Equipment, Blueprint Reading, Machining, Shop Mathematics, Kaizen
Wellington, Kansas, United States · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Manufacturing, Lean Operating Model, Kaizen, Safety Compliance, Overhead Crane Operation
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Paint Spraying, Composite Component Preparation, Masking, Airbus Specifications, Kaizen
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 32 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald…
Skills: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, P&L Management
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, P&L Analysis, Balance Sheet Analysis
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Machining, SAP, Total Preventative Maintenance, 5S, Lean Manufacturing
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Team Leadership, Operational Performance Management, Lean Operating Model, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Stress Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Documentation, Aerospace Engineering
Cromwell, Connecticut, United States · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, FAR Compliance, CAS Compliance, SAP
San Diego County, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$30/hr
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Order Management, Customer Relationship Management, Quoting, Account Coordination, B2B Communication
Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Three-Way Matching, Procure-to-Pay, Intercompany Transactions
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: CAD Application Support, CAM Application Support, CAE Application Support, Enterprise Deployment, License Hosting
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
$5k–$6k/mo
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: Internal Auditing, AS9100, EASA Regulations, FAA Regulations, APQP
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re in…
Skills: CMM Programming, ZEISS Calypso, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Perform inspection activities on aerospace components using visual, mechanical, and non-contact methods to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and regulatory standards. Identify non-conformances and support resolution through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or inspection. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of working under ITAR/EAR regulations and be able to interpret technical blueprints.
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
The Aerospace Inspection Technician is responsible for performing inspection activities in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the production of structurally sound aerospace components by verifying product characteristics and associated documentation to ensure compliance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements.
Basic Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, including assembly and/or inspection
activities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• 1+ years of experience with inspection methods, techniques, and work instructions.
• Awareness of AS9100 series requirements and Lean practices.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• GKN Aerospace experience.
• Experience in an aerospace operating environment.
• Associate’s degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize discrepancies in materials, processes, or documentation.
• Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory body.
• Familiarity with 3D model-based engineering and basic shop math (fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction).
Physical Requirements
• Standing and walking at least 7hrs/day
• Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25lbs
• Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)
• Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
Offices: 11th Floor, The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6AT, GB · Golf Course Lane, Filton, England BS34 9AU, GB · Govier Way, Bristol, England BS35 4GG, GB · Ferry Road, East Cowes, England PO32 6, GB · London Luton Airport, Luton, England LU2 9PQ, GB
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
Offices: 11th Floor, The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6AT, GB · Golf Course Lane, Filton, England BS34 9AU, GB · Govier Way, Bristol, England BS35 4GG, GB · Ferry Road, East Cowes, England PO32 6, GB · London Luton Airport, Luton, England LU2 9PQ, GB
