Quality Inspector A

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Quality Inspector A to join our Quality team in Grand Prairie, TX. The primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies, procedures, and FAA/EASA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary, hidden damage, in-process and final inspections
• Approve or reject incoming materials through established receiving inspection processes while recording quality inspection results
• Work with inspection tools, aids, and devices to resolve tolerances and specification limits
• Perform detailed inspections of parts, materials, paint, backshop activities, functional tests, operational tests, and dimensional inspections to determine airworthiness
• Inspect aircraft aluminum, titanium, or steel structures for cracks, corrosion, damage, and improper assembly
• Resolve accurate shimming and joining of structures with rivets or other hardware in design drawings, engineering disposition, and other approved data
• Detect hidden damage during inspections of airframe structures, components, and sub-assemblies
• Supervise the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure it is well-maintained and current relative to its calibration cycle
• Evaluate and disposition sales returns
• Select product samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.) to validate conformity to approved drawings and manuals
• Accomplish in-process and final quality inspections for conformity, maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul of aircraft components and sub-assemblies
• Perform conformity inspections for Supplemental Type Certificated (STC) development projects, parts manufacturer approval (PMA) parts, structural and electrical components
• Inspect multiple airframe components to determine proper fit, form, and function of the components
• Validate disposition of parts or repaired parts routed to shop floor, from warehouse, internal shops, and suppliers for conformity and serviceability in accordance with approved data
• Qualify dynamic component parts applying visual inspection and precision measurement methods
• Observe and validate instrument connections, functional or operational tests, adjustments of aircraft radios, navigational systems, and flight control systems and instruments to ensure they meet required specifications
• Ensure compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life-limited or cycle-limited components, airworthiness directives, and alert service bulletins
• Verification of testing for emergency locator transmitters (ELT), transponders, altimeters, airspeed indicators, and air data computers in accordance with Title 14 CFR Parts 91, 135, and 43
• Documentation: Ensure proper tagging, identification, and airworthiness of parts released to Airframe, Engines, and Accessories
• Compare quantity, part number, and serial number of items received with procurement data, purchase orders, and other specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Create, distribute, track in SAP, and disposition the monthly Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) report as directed
• Create NCM’s for non-conforming material detected and coordinate with Quality Engineers on non-conformity resolution
• Ensure all materials have required documentation (i.e., 8130-3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance)
• Document applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, accessories, and components in accordance with FAA and EASA approved regulations and company procedures
• Research airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alert service bulletins for applicability to aircraft and/or components
• Read and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications
• Properly identify and document items in quality quarantine cage
• Document and prepare airframe, engine, accessories, or components for return to service after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, test, or modification
• Compose and prepare required delivery documentation in relation to qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components, and systems

Requirements

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Associates Degree or equivalent experience in Aviation or related industry
• Required: 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems or 6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems
• Preferred: Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector
• Required: None
• Preferred: Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License, FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), FCC 2nd Class License, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate

Qualifications

• Education: Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Required 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems or 6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems
• Licenses/Certifications: Required None

Skills

• Proficiency in inspection tools and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and reports
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations

Benefits

At Airbus, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• Flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking

Pay

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation based on performance

Schedule

Full-time position with 15% domestic and international travel

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings daily
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and able to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications daily
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer several times a week
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
• Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.