Quality Inspector A

Airbus • Grand Prairie, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Quality Inspector A to join its Quality Assurance Team in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role ensures compliance with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. policies and procedures and applicable FAA and/or EASA regulations. It performs receiving, preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, and final inspections, using inspection tools and measuring equipment to assess tolerances and specifications. The inspector evaluates aircraft, systems, components, materials, and maintenance activities to determine conformity, serviceability, and airworthiness; documents inspection results and maintenance actions; and supports quality processes and continuous improvement.

The position is onsite. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and, for external candidates, a current and valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant license. Candidates must have four years of quality inspection experience on aircraft components and systems, or six years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician on aircraft components and systems. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Travel of 15% or less per year may be required, sometimes independently and at short notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of quality inspection experience on aircraft components and systems, or six years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician on aircraft components and systems.
• Current and valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant license for external candidates; internal candidates must be able to obtain an Airman’s Certificate within 90 days.
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels.
• Familiarity with inspection tools, aids, and devices used to determine tolerances and specification limits.
• Experience and flexibility to work in multiple areas.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including carrying and lifting equipment up to 30 pounds, walking and standing in office and production areas, and using required PPE.
• Ability to travel independently and at short notice, up to 15% per year.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in aviation or a related industry.
• At least six years or equivalent diversified experience with Airbus Helicopters products as a certificated AMT or quality inspector.
• Current and valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant license for internal candidates.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• FCC 2nd Class License.
• Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical receiving inspections to accept or reject incoming materials, airframes, and aircraft components, and detect or report suspected unapproved parts.
• Conduct in-process inspections in electrical backshops, manufacturing, composites, MRO, and paint operations to assess the serviceability or rejection of parts and components.
• Inspect manufactured components, including dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing.
• Inspect aircraft structures for cracks, corrosion, damage, and improper assembly; determine proper shimming and joining in accordance with drawings and approved data.
• Detect hidden damage in airframe structures, components, and subassemblies arising during shipping, receiving, or manufacturing.
• Verify aircraft wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical terminations against design drawings.
• Quarantine nonconforming components and assemblies and document items held in the quality quarantine area.
• Monitor measuring and test equipment to ensure proper maintenance and current calibration.
• Conduct stock inspections or purges when notified of potentially nonconforming or suspected unapproved material; evaluate and disposition sales returns.
• Select product samples and assess conformity using appropriate measurement, functional testing, and specification-comparison methods.
• Perform in-process and final inspections for aircraft components and subassemblies undergoing maintenance, repair, modification, rework, overhaul, or production.
• Conduct conformity inspections for STC development projects, PMA parts, and structural and electrical components.
• Inspect airframe components for proper fit, form, and function, and validate parts or repaired parts routed from warehouses, internal shops, suppliers, or the shop floor for conformity and serviceability against approved data.
• Qualify dynamic component parts using visual inspection and precision measurement methods.
• Observe and validate instrument connections, functional or operational tests, and adjustments of aircraft radios, navigation systems, flight-control systems, and instruments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable calendar- and hourly-based inspections, life- or cycle-limited component requirements, airworthiness directives, and alert service bulletins.
• Verify testing of ELTs, transponders, altimeters, airspeed indicators, and air data computers in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure correct tagging, identification, and airworthiness of parts released to airframe, engine, and accessory operations.
• Compare quantities, part numbers, and serial numbers of received items with procurement data, purchase orders, and specifications.
• Create, distribute, track in SAP, and disposition monthly shelf-life expiration date reports as directed.
• Create quality notifications and nonconformance records and coordinate resolution with Quality Engineers.
• Ensure materials have required documentation, including applicable FAA and EASA forms and certificates of conformance; process goods receipts during receiving.
• Document maintenance actions in accordance with FAA and EASA regulations and company procedures; research applicable airworthiness directives and service bulletins.
• Read and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications.
• Prepare and document airframes, engines, accessories, and components for return to service after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, testing, or modification; prepare required delivery and airworthiness documentation.
• Apply Airbus Core Values and support a work environment based on integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect, and reliability.
• Perform routine process audits to verify necessary training, tooling, and technical data are available.
• Review quality procedures, processes, documents, and forms for accuracy and completeness; ensure compliance with company policies and FAA and EASA regulations.
• Support company events, departmental and team meetings, and special projects; propose lean-methodology improvements to help achieve company objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental insurance coverage.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path opportunities, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED