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If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at \nNotice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)\n Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)\nJob Description:\nAirbus Helicopters is looking for a Quality Inspector A to join our Quality Assurance Team in Grand Prairie, TX.\nThe Quality Inspector A is responsible to ensure compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies, procedures and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and/or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations as applicable. This role performs preliminary, hidden damage, in-process and final inspections; performs receiving inspections approving or rejecting incoming materials through established receiving inspection processes while recording quality inspection results; is required to work with inspection tools, aids and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits; and is responsible for performing detailed inspections of parts, materials, paint, backshop activities, functional tests, operational test and dimensional inspections to of aircraft, systems and components to determine airworthiness.\nMeet the team:\nFrom building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.\nYour working environment:\nA 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.\nHow we care for you:\nHow we care for you:\n Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)\nWork/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.\n Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.\nIndividual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.\nYour challenges:\nInspection: 60%\nPerform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components and to detect/report suspected unapproved parts\nPerform 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\nPerform detailed inspections of manufactured components such as but not limited to dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing\nInspect aircraft aluminium, titanium or steel structures for cracks, corrosion, damage and improper assembly.\nDetermine proper shimming and joining of structures with rivets or other hardware in accordance with design drawings, engineering disposition, and other approved data\nDetect hidden damage during inspections of airframe structures, components and sub-assemblies that could occur during shipping, receiving, or manufacturing\nVerify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors and electrical terminations as per design drawings \nPhysically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections\nMonitor the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure it is well maintained and current relative to its calibration cycle\nPerform stock inspections/purges when notified of possible non-conforming/suspectedunapproved material\nEvaluate and disposition sales returns\nSelect product samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.) to validate conformity to approved drawings and manuals\nAccomplish in-process and final quality inspections for conformity, maintenance, repair, modification, rework and overhaul of aircraft components and sub-assemblies\nPerform conformity inspections for Supplemental Type Certificated (STC) development projects, parts manufacturer approval (PMA) parts, structural and electrical components\nInspect multiple airframe components to determine proper fit, form and function of the components\nValidate 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\nQualify dynamic component parts applying visual inspection and precision measurement methods.\nObserve 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\nEnsure compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life limited or cycle limited components, airworthiness directives and alert service bulletins\nVerification 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\nDocumentation: 30%\nEnsure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of parts released to Airframe, Engines, and Accessories\nCompare quantity, part number, and serial number of items received with procurement data, purchase orders and other specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness \nCreate, distribute, track in SAP and disposition the monthly Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) report as directed\nCreate QN/NCs for non-conforming material detected and coordinate with Quality Engineers on non-conformity resolution\nEnsure all materials have required documentation (i.e. 8130-3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance)\nProcess Goods Receipts during receiving of material\nDocument applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, accessories and components in accordance with FAA and EASA approved regulations and company procedures.\nResearch airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alert service bulletins for applicability to aircraft and/or components\nRead and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications\nProperly identify and document items in quality quarantine cage\nDocument and prepare airframe, engine, accessories or components for return to service after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, test or modification\nCompose and prepare required delivery documentation in relation to qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components and systems\nQuality Department Support/Continuous Improvement: 10%\nApply 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\nPerform routine process audits to ensure necessary training, tooling and technical data are available for task completion\nReview quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness\nEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA & EASA Regulations\nSupport Company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings\nDemonstrate creativity by proposing innovations using lean methodologies to ensure that top company objectives (TCOs) are met\nYour boarding pass:\nEducation:\nRequired:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent \nPreferred:\nAssociates Degree in Aviation or related industry\nExperience:\nRequired:\n4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems\n- Or -\n6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems \nPreferred:\nMinimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector\nLicensure/Certifications:\nRequired:\nCurrent/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License (external candidate only)\nAble to obtain an Airman’s Certificate within 90 days (internal candidate only)\nPreferred:\nCurrent/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License (internal candidate only)\nFAA Inspection Authorization (IA)\nFCC 2nd Class License\nNon Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate\nKnowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:\nRequired:\nAbility to interpret technical and regulatory documentation\nAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel\nFamiliar with inspection tools, aids and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits\nHave the experience and flexibility to work in multiple areas \n· Authorized to Work in the US\nPhysical Requirements:\nOnsite: 100% unless on business travel.\nVision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily. Must have correctable near and far vision if applicable.\nHearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and able to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily.\nSpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.\nEquipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools daily.\nCarrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.\nLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.\nPushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily.\nSitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer several times a week.\nSquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily\nStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily.\nTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice 15% or less yearly.\nWalking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.\nPersonal Protective Equipment 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\nTake your career to a new level and apply online now!\nA full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request.\nEqual Opportunity:\nAll 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\nAs a leader in our field, Airbus 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