Quality Inspector A

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

9h•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)
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily. Must have correctable near and far vision if applicable.
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and able to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer several times a week.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice 15% or less yearly.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

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