Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than six fold order book increase since 2000.

Position Summary:

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, back shop activities, functional tests, operational test and dimensional inspections to of aircraft, systems and components to determine airworthiness.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. 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 back shops, 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 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
• 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

2. 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

3. 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

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned at management discretion

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

Required:

• 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 a certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems

Preferred:

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

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License

Preferred:

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• FCC 2nd 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

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Desired Basic Experience and Utilization of the following
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access)
• Adobe Acrobat
• SAP
• Smartsheet
• G Suite
• OCE/ARAS/Bflow
• T.I.P.I
• Onbase
• Orion eTechPub

Travel Required:

• 15% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Clearance:

• None

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Quality inspectors must routinely evaluate the airworthiness of aircraft and/or articles, serviceability of repairs, inspections, maintenance and safety of operation. This includes, but is not limited to, loss prevention of revenue, property or life. This position requires a high-degree of independent decision making and integrity and may include making command decisions regarding safety of flight or operation of aircraft. Inspectors also routinely collaborate with managers, customers, suppliers, technicians, engineering and other departments for inspection related decisions.

Organizational information:

• Quality Inspector A's priorities will be established by the department management. This position will report to the Supervisor, Quality Assurance who will manage principal activity. This person will have the flexibility and background to fill in for various inspection vacancies as they occur.

Direct Reports:

• Exempt: None
• Non-exempt: None

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• This position is directly responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and quality of each aircraft assigned to them, which has a direct impact on company profitability and risk prevention.
• Has direct contact with internal customers and suppliers during shipping/receiving inspection of aircraft kits and material
• Has the responsibility for generating/documenting of Non-conforming products, articles, and material when identified during routine inspections that supports and improves the overall quality of company products
• This position requires a professional individual who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and personable with a customer and company advocacy mentality

Nature of Contacts:

• Moderate Communication on a frequent Basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 100% unless on business travel.
• 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. Daily
• 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

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.