Quality Inspector A

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Searching for an Aircraft Quality Inspector A to join the elite team at Airbus Helicopters, Inc., where safety isn't just a metric—it’s our mission. In this high-impact role, you are the final line of defense in ensuring the airworthiness of world-class aircraft. You will serve as a technical expert, navigating complex FAA and EASA regulations to perform critical inspections across every stage of the lifecycle—from receiving raw materials to conducting final flight-line clearances. This is a position for a meticulous professional who possesses the "inspector’s eye" for hidden damage, the technical rigor to interpret engineering drawings, and the integrity to make command decisions regarding safety of flight.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems---OR----6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems
Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License (MUST HAVE to be considered)
15% Domestic and International travel expectation
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (a U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

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
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
FCC 2nd Class License
Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
SAP

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 back-shop, manufacturing, composites, MRO and paint shop to judge the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, and paint
Inspect aircraft aluminum, 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
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
Inspect multiple airframe components to determine proper fit, form and function
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
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 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)
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
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
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA & EASA Regulations
Support Company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
holidays
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”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility
flexible working arrangements