A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic (Rotating Shifts)

Airbus•Mobile, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc. is hiring an A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic to join its team in Mobile, Alabama. The role plans, executes, and verifies A320 quality activities during flightline and delivery phases, from the FOT milestone in the final assembly line through final customer delivery. It verifies aircraft system integrity and conformity with design specifications through ground test instructions and other applicable procedures. The position performs flightline quality inspection and aircraft release activities, ground testing in delegation of the flight test department, and inspection duties for FAA Part 145 repair station work. The inspector documents test results and discrepancies, manages nonconformities and corrective actions, supports troubleshooting, promotes foreign object debris eradication, and serves as a shop-floor quality resource. The role also contributes to continuous improvement, coaching, customer satisfaction, and Airbus quality operating methods. The work is based at Airbus’s commercial aircraft manufacturing facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley. The environment combines office work with outdoor activity in production areas, hangars, and the flightline. The role requires support of a two-shift system and occasional weekends based on business needs; maintaining a second shift once qualified is preferred. Domestic and international travel of approximately 10% is required.

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 rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.
Extensive knowledge of A320 Family systems.
Clear and precise English communication skills, including the ability to give direction.
Proven experience performing Ground Test Instructions for airframe and powerplant systems.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to support a two-shift system and occasional weekends based on business needs.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including working at heights, operating powered industrial equipment and hydraulic lifts, lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds occasionally, and working in confined aircraft spaces.
Ability to travel domestically and overseas, sometimes for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Take accountability for the integrity of the aircraft throughout the customer line phase.
Authorize and release aircraft for ground and flight operations, including engine run-up inspections and pre- and post-flight checks under applicable EASA and FAA requirements.
Perform and advise quality inspections, final checks, attestations, stop-point inspections, out-of-sequence work, and inspections of critical activities.
Conduct aircraft system testing and document test results and discrepancies in the Airbus Log Book.
Perform and attest aircraft operational and functional tests in accordance with applicable instructions, including GTI, RTI, and AMM.
Protect the safety of personnel and aircraft during operational and functional tests.
Ensure traceability of maintenance tasks and aircraft conformity.
Lead and support complex troubleshooting of integrated aircraft systems, including troubleshooting during ground tests.
Apply problem-solving tools to recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement of test procedures.
Work with engineering teams, customers, and suppliers to improve quality and resolve technical issues.
Contribute to aircraft technical status meetings at industrial milestones.
Use customer and Delivery Center feedback to support customer satisfaction and improvement.
Provide Operations and Support Functions with feedback on quality issues and operational surveillance observations.
Contribute to Airbus Operating System quality methods, 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 maintenance activities, and release aircraft for maintenance or return to service after maintenance.
In delegation of the flight test department, perform post-FOT ground checks, prepare test environments, log nonconformities in the Airbus Log Book, and issue Repeat Test Instructions after rework.
Open the Airbus Log Book and transfer items affecting configuration, operation, testing, airworthiness, or flight safety after FOT acceptance.
Perform static system tests, APU and engine destorage, low- and high-power engine runs, low-speed taxiing, and compass swings in accordance with the PATM and GTIs.
For FAA Part 145 work, test aircraft, evaluate technical outcomes, document findings and discrepancies in the work package, conduct advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics, maintain regulatory compliance, and execute official Release to Service authorizations.
Perform additional operational duties and special projects as assigned.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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 and other supplemental benefit coverages.
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