A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic (Rotating Shifts)

Airbus•Mobile, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking an A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic to join its team in Mobile, Alabama. The role plans, executes, and verifies A320 quality activities during the Flightline and Delivery phases, from the FOT milestone in the Final Assembly Line through final customer delivery. It demonstrates aircraft system integrity and conformity with design specifications by verifying ground test instructions. The position is primarily responsible for Flightline Quality Inspection (60%), with additional duties as a Final Assembly Line Ground Test Engineer (35%) and FAA Part 145 Repair Station Inspector (5%). The inspector is accountable for aircraft integrity, inspection and test activities, conformity, traceability, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and authorized aircraft releases. The role also supports continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, and may serve as the aircraft technical and quality focal point depending on operational proficiency. The position is on-site at Airbus’s U.S. commercial aircraft manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. The work environment combines office time with outdoor activities in production areas, hangars, and the flightline. It involves a two-shift system, possible occasional weekends, work at heights, confined-space access, physical activity, and occasional domestic and international travel. Travel is listed as 10%.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Three years of quality inspection experience, preferably on A320 Family aircraft in an aviation company.
FAA-issued A&P license or EASA Part 66 license for FAA 14 CFR Part 145 activities after transfer of title.
Experience troubleshooting airframe and powerplant systems.
Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection processes.
Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, methods, and tools used on a production line.
Knowledge of aircraft design and manufacturing rules.
Extensive knowledge of A320 Family systems.
Clear and precise English communication skills and ability to give direction.
Proven experience performing Ground Test Instructions (GTIs).
Eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to support a two-shift system and occasional weekends based on business needs.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes for extended periods.
Ability to read printed or electronic material, aircraft gauges, airport signage, and safety labels and signage; identify individuals for greetings and directions; hear conversations and safety alerts; and communicate clearly in English in person or electronically.
Ability to operate personal and office electronic equipment, powered industrial equipment, and work on fuselage-access jigs at 15 feet and hydraulic lifts at heights up to 40 feet.
Ability to occasionally carry and lift up to 55 pounds (25 kg), push and pull items, sit and stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces including the wing or center wing box, and walk through office, production, flightline, hangar, and ramp areas, including uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Airbus A320 T1 and T2 training.
Flightline experience.
Leadership experience.
Willingness to maintain second shift once qualified.

Responsibilities

Take accountability for aircraft integrity throughout the Customer Line phase.
Authorize and release aircraft for ground and flight operations, including engine run-up inspections, pre- and post-flight checks, and applicable releases under EASA Part 21G and FAA 14 CFR Part 145.
Perform and advise on quality inspections, final checks, attestations, stop points, out-of-sequence work, and critical activities.
Conduct comprehensive aircraft system testing and document test results and discrepancies in the Airbus Log Book (ALB).
Perform and attest aircraft operational and functional tests in accordance with instructions such as GTI, RTI, and AMM.
Ensure the safety of people and aircraft during operational and functional testing.
Maintain traceability of completed maintenance tasks and verify aircraft conformity.
Lead and support complex troubleshooting of integrated aircraft systems, including troubleshooting during ground tests.
Use problem-solving methods to resolve recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement of test procedures.
Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and suppliers to improve quality and resolve technical issues.
Contribute to aircraft technical status meetings during industrial milestones.
Use Delivery Center feedback and experience to support customer satisfaction.
Provide Operations and Support Functions with feedback on quality issues and operational surveillance observations.
Support Airbus Operating System Quality Performance System practices, including Practical Problem Solving, Customer Protection Board, and Non Quality Management.
Verify and certify aircraft conformity as a Quality Inspector with final signature authorization.
Depending on operational proficiency, act as the aircraft technical and quality focal point, manage and release aircraft for maintenance activities, and release aircraft to enter service after maintenance.
Represent the flight test department by executing post-FOT aircraft ground checks, preparing test environments, recording nonconformities in the ALB, and issuing Repeat Test Instructions after rework.
Open the ALB and transfer items affecting aircraft configuration, operation, testing, airworthiness, or flight safety after FAL Operational Test acceptance.
Execute static system tests, APU and engine destorage, low- and high-power engine run testing, low-speed taxiing, and compass swings in accordance with the Production Aircraft Test Manual and Ground Test Instructions.
Perform aircraft testing, evaluate technical outcomes, and document findings and discrepancies in the Part 145 Work Package.
Execute advanced troubleshooting and system diagnostics across complex aircraft systems.
Maintain Part 145 Work Package regulatory compliance and execute official Release to Service authorizations.
Perform additional operational duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salary.
Incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan.
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
Paid parental leave program.
Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University.
Unlimited access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
Opportunities for certifications and career development, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.