Quality Maintenance Technician, Customer Line Basic A320

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Quality Maintenance Technician, Customer Line Basic A320 to join our team based in Mobile, AL

Responsible for the planning, execution and verification of the Quality activities in the Flightline phase, starting from the milestone FOT in the FAL to the final delivery to the customer. This includes the demonstration of aircraft system integrity and conformity in accordance to the design specification by the verification of ground test instruction (GTI).

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

L3 Flightline Quality Avionic Inspector 60 %

• Release the aircraft for all ground and flight operations (Engine Run-up Inspections, Pre and Post flight checks under EASA Part 21G and after the transfer of title under FAA 14 CFR Part 145).

• Perform aircraft testing; evaluate results by documenting the tests performed and any discrepancies in the Airbus Log Book (ALB) of the aircraft.

• Support and perform troubleshooting (T/S) on aircraft systems. .

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

• Ensure aircraft conformity as a Quality Inspector with final signature authorization.

• Delegation of the flight test department (IVR): Perform aircraft ground checks after FOT. Prepare the aircraft and test environment for ground tests on all aircraft systems. Document any nonconformity in the Airbus Log Book (ALB) and request a repeat test instruction (RTI) after finalization of the rework. This qualification requires extensive training and will be initiated after the above mentioned Inspector qualification.

• Perform ground checks; static system tests, APU run, low and high power engine run, low speed taxi and compass swing in accordance with the Production Aircraft Test Manual (PATM).

• Proven experience in the performance of GTI’s (Ground Test Instruction) Avionic/Airframe/Powerplant System - Basic A/C.

• Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans and inspection processes.

• Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, methods and tools used on the production line.

• Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.

• Extensive knowledge on A320 Family Systems.

• Perform aircraft testing; evaluate / document results of the tests performed and any discrepancies in the Part 145 Work Package of the aircraft.

• Support and perform troubleshooting (T/S) on aircraft systems.

• Maintain Part 145 Work Package and perform Release to Service.

Your boarding pass:

• High School or equivalent.

• Airbus A320 T1 & T2 training preferred.

• 3 years of Quality Inspection experience preferably on A320 Family aircraft in an aviation company.

• Experience in troubleshooting Avionic/Airframe/Powerplant Systems.

• Flightline experience preferred

• Leadership experience.

• FAA issued A & P or EASA Part 66 license preferred (for FAA 14 CFR Part 145 activities after Transfer of Title)

• or substantial portfolio of documented aircraft maintenance experience, (airframe and powerplant)

Physical Requirements:

Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. 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 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.

Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.

Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.

Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.

Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.

Squatting/Kneeling: 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 domestically and internationally for short periods.

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

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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