Quality Inspector B

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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.

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.

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

• 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