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About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Quality Assurance Team in Columbus, MS. The ideal candidate will 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
• Determine tolerances and specification limits using inspection tools, aids, and devices
• Inspect aircraft, systems, and components for airworthiness
• Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies
• Monitor and maintain measuring and test equipment
• Process goods receipts during receiving of material
• Create, distribute, and track monthly Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) reports
• Create QN/NCs for non-conforming material detected and coordinate with Quality Engineers on non-conformity resolution
• Document applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, accessories, and components
• Research and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications
• Prepare delivery documentation for qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components, and systems
• Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard, and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect, and reliability
• Perform routine process audits to ensure necessary training, tooling, and technical data are available for task completion
• Review quality procedures, processes, documents, and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness
• Support Company events, departmental meetings, special projects, and team meetings
• Propose innovations using lean methodologies to ensure top company objectives (TCOs) are met

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry
• Required: 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems or 6 years as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT)
• Preferred: Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector
• Required: Meet requirements of 14CFR Part 65 and be able to obtain a repairmen certificate within 3 months of employment
• Preferred: Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License, FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), FCC 2nd Class License, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
• Required: Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation
• Required: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel
• Required: Familiar with inspection tools, aids, and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry
• Required: 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems or 6 years as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT)
• Preferred: Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector
• Required: Meet requirements of 14CFR Part 65 and be able to obtain a repairmen certificate within 3 months of employment
• Preferred: Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License, FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), FCC 2nd Class License, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
• Required: Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation
• Required: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel
• Required: Familiar with inspection tools, aids, and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits

Skills

• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation
• Effective communication skills (spoken, written, influencing)
• Familiarity with inspection tools, aids, and devices

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive compensation including profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• 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 Airbus Leadership University
• Individual Development: Access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certifications, career path, accelerated development programmes, and international mobility

Pay

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation including profit sharing schemes.

Schedule

On-site employment in Columbus, MS.

Contact Information

To apply, please email USCareers@airbus.com or visit our careers website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Airbus, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com.