Quality Inspector A

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Quality Inspector A to join our Quality team in Grand Prairie, TX. The role ensures compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies, procedures, and FAA/EASA regulations. Key duties include preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections; receiving inspections; and detailed inspections of parts, materials, paint, backshop activities, functional/operational tests, and dimensional inspections to determine airworthiness. Responsibilities Inspection (60%) Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components and to detect/report suspected unapproved parts Perform in-process inspections for components in electrical backshops, manufacturing, composites, MRO and paint shop Perform detailed inspections of manufactured components such as dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing 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 per design drawings and engineering disposition Detect hidden damage during inspections of airframe structures, components and sub-assemblies that could occur during shipping, receiving, or manufacturing Verify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical terminations as per design drawings Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections Supervise the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure it is well maintained and current relative to its calibration cycle Perform stock inspections/purges when advised of possible non-conforming/suspected unapproved material Evaluate and disposition sales returns Select product samples and check them using appropriate methods 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 using 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 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 Verify 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 (30%) 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 (e.g., 8130-3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance) Process Goods Receipts during receiving of material 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 Quality Department Support / Continuous Improvement (10%) 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 Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA & EASA Regulations Support company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings Demonstrate creativity by proposing innovations using lean methodologies to ensure that top company objectives (TCOs) are met Qualifications Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Associates Degree or equivalent experience in Aviation or related industry 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 Preferred: Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector Licensure / Certifications Required: None Preferred: Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License; FAA Inspection Authorization (IA); FCC 2nd Class License; Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate Travel Required 15% Domestic and International Citizenship US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Physical Requirements Onsite: 100% unless on business travel Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment; correctable near and far vision if applicable Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone; 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/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 Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice 15% or less yearly Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily Personal Protective Equipment required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Benefits Competitive base salary, incentive compensation including profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefits Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University with unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, certifications, career paths, and accelerated development programmes 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. Airbus complies with applicable federal and state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Airbus Helicopters, Inc.