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Job Description:

Satair is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our team based in Dulles, VA.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

You will be part of the team to perform receipt and evaluation inspections of complex components and assemblies using pre-set inspection plans. You will also ensure compliance with all associated quality procedures, airworthiness control plans, and quality management system requirements.

Your working environment:

Located minutes away from the Washington Dulles International Airport, and approximately 30 miles from the U.S. Capitol, this site serves as our major parts distribution hub in the Americas. The facility is a 24/7 fulfillment center, with an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support desk, and Quality Assurance (QA) operations. To best support our customers, our 20,000-square-foot warehouse features a brand new technology called Autostore, aiming at increasing productivity.

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:

Primary Responsibilities: 

1. Material Inspections: 75%

Using existing aerospace knowledge and expertise to inspect varieties of finished articles to ensure conformance with FAA/EASA/TCCA Part 21 specifications and established quality standards, including customer requirements

Maintain material batch and manufacturer traceability information

Issue Discrepancy Reports and Unserviceable Tags on non-conforming material. 

Monitor and follow up of storage conditions on all Spares material and initiate and perform required actions 

Assist in the resolution of customer complaints and follow up with the Customer Service team to ensure correct handling and closure of the claim

Assist in the resolution of supplier non-conformities and follow up with the Supply Chain team and the suppliers to ensure correct handling and closure of the supplier discrepancies

Oversee non-conforming material handling and disposition of material

Handling quality escape notifications and perform required actions

Work with the Quality Department to ensure all documentation, calibrated tools, precision tools and equipment are in accordance with all applicable standards

Accept the responsibility for a rotating 24-hour “On-Call” shift schedule.

2. Records Traceability: 15%

Maintain required documentation

Maintain material batch and manufacturer traceability information.

Document and record non-conformance process issues concerning business operations

3. Other duties as assigned: 10%     

Actively participate and contribute to the continuous improvement for quality related topics, i.e. performing root cause analysis, identifying potential for improvement, implementing improvement ideas, etc.. 

Interface with Satair’s Material Logistics and Suppliers in the process of reporting, investigating and resolving material non-conformances and quality issues

Interface with SAP Key User regarding electronic data processing functions and systems support for Quality Management functions/operation.

Represent the Quality Management Department during internal meetings

Assist other employees with their questions and issues related to quality management criteria

Your boarding pass:

Qualified Experience and Training:  

Education:

A high school diploma

Experience:

A minimum of 1-3 years of maintenance experience and knowledge of aircraft operations, systems and practices OR 1-3 years of manufacturing experience under one of the following: FAA FAR Part 21, EASA Part 21G TCCA Part 21 or aviation distributor

Familiarization with aerospace quality control and quality assurance systems

Familiarization with AS9100 / AS9110 / AS9120

Familiarization with First Article Inspection

Familiarization with the use of tooling to make airworthiness determinations such as Calipers, micrometers, depth gages

Physical Requirements:

Applicant must have ability for lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. / 14 kg., pushing/pulling, sitting, standing, squatting/kneeling, walking, speaking, hearing, vision, and manual dexterity 100% of the time

On-Site: 100%

Vision: Able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and applicable technical data

Hearing: Able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms

Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts

Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, technical data, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs. / 14 kg.

Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, technical data, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs. / 14 kg.

Pushing / Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools

Sitting: Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer

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

Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice

Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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

Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all production floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the production floor.

Citizenship:

US Citizenship is required

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A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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:

Satair USA, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Quality Inspection <JF-QU-QC>

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Job Posting End Date: 01.12.2025

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