Aerospace, Defense & Marine QA Source Inspector

You will provide quality judgments that help AI systems learn how to assess inspection and compliance decisions. The work uses realistic scenarios from aerospace, defense, and marine settings.

You will review inspection records, assess manufacturing findings, and explain why a result should be accepted or rejected. No prior AI experience is required.

• Evaluate and disposition First Article Inspections under AS9102.
• Assess cosmetic defects in manufacturing and assembly work.
• Document clear reasoning for accepting or rejecting cosmetic and production findings.
• Apply DCMA protocols and FAR Part 46 requirements to Government Source Inspection scenarios.
• Review authentic inspection records or related professional materials when relevant.

What it pays and takes

It is intended for quality professionals with substantial inspection experience and practical knowledge of regulated production standards.

• Pay: $40 to $60 per hour.
• Time: Less than 20 hours per week.
• Location: Open to candidates in the countries listed for the role, across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Language: Fluent English.
• Experience: At least eight years conducting complex quality inspections.
• Required knowledge: AS9102 First Article standards, Government Source Inspection, DCMA protocols, and FAR Part 46.
• Useful background: United States defense or aerospace manufacturing, regulated production, or marine surveying.
• Preferred experience: Senior QA inspector, supplier quality engineer, DCMA QAR, or marine surveyor.
• Helpful credentials: AS9100 experience and relevant quality or inspection credentials.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 7 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples, including reviewing documents and rating model decisions. Experienced professionals are paid to apply their real-world judgment so AI systems can handle specialized tasks more accurately.