Quality Inspector A

Airbus • Grand Prairie, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is hiring a Quality Inspector A for its Quality Assurance Team in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable FAA and/or EASA regulations. It conducts preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, receiving, and final inspections of aircraft, components, materials, and systems to determine conformity, serviceability, and airworthiness. The inspector uses inspection tools and measurement devices to assess tolerances and specifications, records results, and approves or rejects incoming materials. The position also documents inspection and maintenance activity, supports resolution of nonconformities, and contributes to process audits and continuous improvement.

Work is 100% onsite unless the employee is traveling on business. The position requires travel of 15% or less per year, potentially independently and on short notice. Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves as required by the site or customer site.

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 (AMT) working on aircraft components and systems.
• External candidates must have a current, valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant license; 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 pounds, walking and standing in office and production areas, and using required PPE.

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, valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant license for internal candidates.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• FCC 2nd Class License.
• Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections and approve or reject incoming materials, airframes, aircraft components, and other items; record inspection results and identify suspected unapproved parts.
• Conduct in-process, final, conformity, preliminary, and hidden-damage inspections across manufacturing, maintenance, repair, overhaul, electrical backshops, composites, and paint operations.
• Inspect structures and components for dimensions, fit, form, function, cracks, corrosion, damage, improper assembly, and conformity to approved drawings, manuals, and data.
• Verify aircraft structures, joining, shimming, wiring harnesses, connectors, electrical terminations, instruments, and systems against approved design requirements.
• Quarantine nonconforming parts and assemblies, conduct stock inspections or purges, evaluate sales returns, and coordinate nonconformity resolution with Quality Engineers.
• Monitor measuring and test equipment to ensure it is maintained and within its calibration cycle.
• Perform and validate functional, operational, and other required tests, including testing of ELTs, transponders, altimeters, airspeed indicators, and air data computers in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable inspections, life- or cycle-limited components, airworthiness directives, and alert service bulletins.
• Tag and identify parts released to airframe, engine, and accessories operations; verify received quantities, part numbers, serial numbers, and supporting procurement documentation.
• Create, distribute, track, and disposition monthly shelf-life expiration reports in SAP; process goods receipts and create quality notifications or nonconformance records as needed.
• Verify required material documentation, such as FAA Form 8130-3, EASA forms, and certificates of conformance.
• Document maintenance actions and prepare items and delivery documentation for return to service after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, testing, or modification.
• Research airworthiness directives and service bulletins; read and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications.
• Perform routine process audits and review quality procedures, processes, documents, and forms for accuracy, completeness, and availability of necessary training, tooling, and technical data.
• Support company events, departmental and team meetings, special projects, and continuous-improvement initiatives using lean methodologies.

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 (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), 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 support, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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