A220 Flightline Quality Inspector-3

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a A220 Flightline Quality Inspector to join our Team  based in Mobile, AL

Meet the team:

As a CAT2 member of the Flightline Quality team, you are responsible for the execution and verification of the  Quality activities in the Flightline phase, starting from the handover from the FAL, through the flight test  phase, until the final delivery to the customer. This includes the demonstration of aircraft system integrity  and conformity in accordance with the design specification by the verification of functional test  procedures and declares the aircraft ready for the production flight testing phase.

Your working environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

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.

Your challenges:

• Evaluate test results by documenting the tests performed and the test.

• Performs special inspections imposed by Restrictions and/or Special.

• Serves as the flight test team Quality representative in technical review.

• meetings with Liaison, FAL/Flightline, Design Office, Programs, and  Quality teams. 

• Perform ground checks, static system tests, APU run, low and high  power engine run, low speed test and compass swing; in accordance with the FTP and in coordination with the flight test department. 

• Support improvement measures. Clarify problems with engineering, customers, and suppliers. 

• Responsible for Closure of Transport Canada Snags. 

• Perform and sign the application for the FAA C of A. 

• Perform and approve service bulletins. 

• Perform MRB approval in the non-conformance management system. 

• Revise and approve flight permit. 

• Ensure aircraft conforms to its approved design data. 

• Support customer deliveries for any aspect of aircraft conformity and release for flight. 

Your boarding pass:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Flightline quality inspector in the field of aeronautics.

• Leadership experience preferred.

• Airline experience preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Valid FAA A&P or TCCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) M2 license required.

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.

• Valid A220 type rating preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Vision: adequate to read material on computer screens, and aircraft gauges.  Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions

Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings.   Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.

Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.  Working on fuselage jigs at a height of 15 feet.  Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 feet.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands (for ex. Lifting, working in heights): capable to support 2 shift system and occasional weekends, based on business needs.

Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 55lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues, or as part of continuous improvement projects.

Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 55lbs/25kg.

Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.

Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer, in meetings, or on aircraft.

Squatting/Kneeling: able to work on in the wing or center box in a confined space.  Entrance into the wing by a 9.8 inch x 17.7 inch oval opening.  Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.

Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.

Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically

Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

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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.

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