Quality Inspector A

Quality Inspector AAirbus Helicopters is looking for a Quality Inspector A to join our Quality Assurance Team in Grand Prairie, TX.The 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.From 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.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.How we care for you: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")Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.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.Individual 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.At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.Your challenges:Inspection: 60%Documentation: 30%Quality Department Support/Continuous Improvement: 10%Your boarding pass:Education:Required: High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred: Associates Degree in Aviation or related industryExperience:Required: 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems - Or - 6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systemsPreferred: Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspectorLicensure/Certifications:Required: Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License (external candidate only), Able to obtain an Airman's Certificate within 90 days (internal candidate only)Preferred: Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License (internal candidate only), FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), FCC 2nd Class License, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) CertificateKnowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:Required: 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, Have the experience and flexibility to work in multiple areasPhysical Requirements: Onsite: 100% unless on business travel. Vision: 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. Hearing: 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. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily. Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools daily. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer several times a week. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice 15% or less yearly. Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily. Personal 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 siteTake your career to a new level and apply online now!A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request.Equal Opportunity:All 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 statusAs a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written guarantee of employment.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: Airbus Helicopters, Inc.Employment Type: US - Direct HireExperience Level: ProfessionalRemote Type: On-siteJob Family: Quality Inspection