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Quality Inspector A - (Contract)Airbus Helicopters, Inc. • Columbus, MS, United States
Quality Inspector A - (Contract)

Quality Inspector A - (Contract)

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. • Columbus, MS, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Job Description :

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an 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.

Meet the team :

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your working environment :

On the eastern border of Mississippi you ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

How we care for you :

  • 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.
  • At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

    Your challenges : Inspection : 60%

  • 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.
  • Documentation : 30%

  • 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.
  • Quality Department Support / Continuous Improvement : 10%

  • 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.
  • Your boarding pass : Education :

    High School Diploma or equivalent

    Preferred : Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry

    Experience : Required :

  • 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems or
  • 6 years as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components and systems
  • Preferred :

  • Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector
  • Licensure / Certifications :

    Required :

  • Meet requirements of 14CFR Part 65.101 and be able to obtain a repairmen certificate within 3 months of employment
  • Preferred :

  • Current / Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License
  • FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
  • FCC 2 nd Class License
  • Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
  • Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities :

    Required :

  • 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
  • Have the experience and flexibility to work in multiple areas
  • Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages) :

    Required :

  • Must read, write, speak and understand the English language
  • Preferred :

  • Proficiency in French, German or Spanish
  • Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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