Quality Inspector A - (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

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About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our Quality Assurance Team in Columbus, MS. THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION. The Quality Inspector A is responsible to ensure compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies, procedures and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and/or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations as applicable. This role performs preliminary, hidden damage, in-process and final inspections; performs receiving inspections approving or rejecting incoming materials through established receiving inspection processes while recording quality inspection results; is required to work with inspection tools, aids and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits; and is responsible for performing detailed inspections of parts, materials, paint, backshop activities, functional tests, operational test and dimensional inspections to of aircraft, systems and components to determine airworthiness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems or 6 years as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components and systems.
• Meet requirements of 14CFR Part 65.101 and be able to obtain a repairmen certificate within 3 months of employment.
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel.
• Familiar with inspection tools, aids and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits.
• Must read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry.
• Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector.
• Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• FCC 2nd Class License.
• Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate.
• Proficiency in French, German or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• 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 to judge the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, and paint.
• Perform detailed inspections of manufactured components such as but not limited to dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing.
• Inspect aircraft aluminium, titanium or steel structures for cracks, corrosion, damage and improper assembly.
• Determine proper shimming and joining of structures with rivets or other hardware in accordance with design drawings, engineering disposition, and other approved data.
• 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.
• Monitor 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 notified of possible non-conforming/suspected unapproved material.
• 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.
• 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 QN/NCs 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees