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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Quality Inspector

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMobile, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Three years of experience as a Quality Inspector in an aviation company, emphasizing mechanical and/or structural components and assemblies, is required.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems is required.
  • Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection coordination is required.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in the production line is required.
  • Ability to handle and use inspection tools for length-measuring techniques (mechanical, optical, and electrical) is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English are required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
  • Eligibility for employment in the United States without sponsorship is required.
  • Ability to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings is required.
  • Ability to hear conversations in person and by teleconference or phone, as well as production-floor safety warnings and alarms, is required.
  • Ability to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications is required.
  • Ability to operate office and personal electronic equipment, some tools, production tools such as hydraulic lifts, and electronic identification cards to enter building floors and internal doors is required.
  • Ability to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment weighing up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) is required.
  • Ability to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools is required.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods in meetings and while working on a computer is required.
  • Ability to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving is required.
  • Ability to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor is required.
  • Ability to travel independently and at short notice is required.
  • Ability to walk through office and production areas, including on uneven surfaces, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Execute technical inspections in the aircraft production process in the context of manufacturer-operation authorization.
  • Prepare and perform visual, incoming, first article, and final inspections during aircraft manufacture to verify compliance with design specifications, customer requirements, and certification requirements.
  • Document technical inspections in production orders and SAP-based and SAL-based information systems using inspection marks, complete other aircraft documents, and prepare first article inspection reports.
  • Support troubleshooting and Functional Test Procedures (FTPs), and participate in Quality Survey requests.
  • Compile technical data on non-conformance to initiate NCMS-based quality discrepancy sheets for professional assessment in accordance with manufacturing engineering documentation.
  • Document technical inspection results in FLEXNET-, NCMS-, and SAP-based information systems.
  • Develop the skills to audit Non-Conformance Rework Orders as part of the Material Review Board (MRB).
  • Audit and review workbooks to validate PV approval and process adherence.
  • Track and maintain components during the Non-Conformance process.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a mechanic or technician role is highly desirable.
  • Airline experience is desirable.
  • An A&P license is preferred.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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