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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Quality Inspector B - Mechanical to join our team based in Grapevine, TX.

This position will assure compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies and procedures and FAA regulations.  Assure high quality standards through approving incoming/shipping materials through established incoming processes while recording quality inspection results.  An Inspector B will be required to work with inspection tools, aids and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits.  This position will be responsible for performing detailed inspections of aircraft components, composite materials, blades, dynamic components, paint, and Backshop activities to ensure specifications are met and identify non-conformities.

Your working environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Your challenges:

Documentation:  50%

Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of parts released to Airframe, Engines, and Accessories

Compares quantity, part number, and serial numbers of items received with procurement data as well as other specifications to ensure the accuracy and completeness of order

Responsible for accurate batch/Shelf Life Expiration (SLED) input in SAP

Create, distribute and disposition the monthly SLED report as directed

Create QNs for non-conforming material detected

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, blades, accessories and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved regulations and company procedures.

Research airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alert service bulletins for applicability

Read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications

Properly document items in Quality Quarantine Cage

Inspection:  40%

Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, and aircraft components

Detect and report suspected unapproved parts

Perform detailed in-process and dimensional inspections for components in electrical backshops, manufacturing, composites, blades and dynamic component repair

Use acoustic tap testing to identify non-conformities in blades and composite materials

Conduct inspections to determine the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, aircraft blades, dynamic 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

Detect hidden damage during inspections of airframe structures, blades, engines 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 articles 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/suspect material

Organizational Support:  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

Audit quality procedures and forms used during daily activities to assure compliance with approved methods, current data, and regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA Regulations

Support Company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings

Your boarding pass:

Education:

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Preferred

Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry

Experience:

Required

Three (3) years as a Technician in aviation maintenance/manufacturing or equivalent related experience

Preferred

Two (2) years quality experience in aviation related field

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

Meet requirements of 14CFR Part 65.101 and be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 3 months of employment or

Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License

Preferred

FCC 2nd Class License

Travel Required:

5% 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

Qualified Skills: 

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory documentation

Familiar with inspection tools, aids, and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits

High degree of professionalism, judgment and integrity

Have the experience and interpersonal skills to work in multiple areas

Preferred

Technical knowledge of Airbus Products/Programs

Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Standards

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Quality Inspection <JF-QU-QC>

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Job Posting End Date: 12.20.2024

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