Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems or 6 years as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components and systems
• 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
• Must read, write, speak and understand the English language

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry
• Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector
• Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• FCC 2nd Class License
• Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
• Proficiency in French, German or Spanish