Quality Inspector Apprenticeship Featured

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is excited to bring on aspiring inspectors to join our Quality Inspector Apprenticeship program in Huntsville, AL, designed to equip new teammates with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Employees are participants in a full-time company sponsored on-the-job training program. The Quality Inspector Apprenticeship program helps learners develop the skills needed to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Assignments are structured to provide learning experiences that lead to a course completion within a skill area.

The Quality Inspector cohort is a 7-week program. Upon completion, the candidate will have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work of a Quality Inspector, to include: interpreting drawings and blueprints, set up and operate measuring instruments, follow inspection and statistical sampling procedures to accept or reject materials, and set up equipment and performs test on various products and assemblies using manual, semi-automatic, or automated test devices.

What is a Technical Apprenticeship?

Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program (BTAP), is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). It is an earn and learn program including formal learning, on-the-job experiences, and mentorship. Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program will receive a nationally-recognized credential from the DOL.

What makes a great Technical Apprentice?

A degree is not required to apply for most technical apprenticeship programs. We select apprentices based on a range of core traits and skills, such as:

• Passion for continuously learning, improving, technology, and achieving more
• Curious mindset, problem solving, and ability to quickly apply back into your work
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn new things and help others
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with accountability to a team
• Self-motivated, with initiative and persistence in achieving success
• Strong interpersonal skills and confident communication with stakeholders

What is the experience?

As an apprentice, youll join with other apprentices in a cohort and go through experiences together, learning Boeing, aerospace, and core Assembly fundamentals. Additionally, managers and mentors will support progress through the personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new skills through hands-on application with project teams.

During the apprenticeship duration, you will initially complete a highly rigorous and accelerated learning program tailored to develop foundational skills across manufacturing and assembly. At the conclusion of the program, successful candidates will have the chance to convert to a union-represented Quality Inspector position where your skills will be enhanced with training and on-the-job learning tailored for a specific program.

Additional Information:

• This program is located on the Drake State Community & Technical College campus
• Class start dates will vary based on cohort and course schedule.
• Apprenticeship classes may be held on first or second shift, based on demand for that session. Selected candidates will be informed of their shift prior to the start of the course
• Upon transfer, candidates must be able to work any shift based on seniority and work assignment. This site runs 3 shifts:
  • A shift: Monday- Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • B shift: Monday – Thursday 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM
  • C shift: Friday – Sunday 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An Interim U.S Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Basic computer experience and competency
• Experience working with precision measuring tools
• Able to work any shift based on the needs of the operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience performing quality inspections

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Relocation:

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $18.00/hour USD

Successful candidates will receive a pay increase after converting to the Quality Inspector position.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 07, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.