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Job Description:
Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Quality Inspector to join our Quality Assurance Team in Columbus, MS.
The Senior Quality Inspector performs receiving inspections approving or rejecting incoming materials through established receiving inspection processes while recording quality inspection results. This position is responsible for performing detailed inspections of engines, main/tail rotor blades, materials, paint, backshop activities, functional tests, operational test and dimensional inspections of aircraft, systems and components to determine airworthiness.
Meet the team:
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.
Your working environment:
On the eastern border of Mississippi you'll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It's here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.
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 programs 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:
Inspection: 55%
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Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components and to detect/report suspected unapproved parts
- Detect hidden damage during inspections of airframe structures, components and sub-assemblies that could occur during shipping, receiving, or manufacturing
- Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections
- Perform stock inspections/purges when notified of possible non-conforming/suspected unapproved material
- Evaluate and disposition sales returns
- Supervise the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure it is well maintained and current relative to its calibration cycle
- Validate 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
- Conduct in-process inspections for components in electrical backshop, manufacturing, composites, blades and paint to decide the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, and paint
- Verify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors and electrical terminations as per design drawings
- Complete inspections to decide serviceability or rejection of Composite and Aluminum structures and panels including in-process "Clearance-to-close", dimensional checks, acoustic tap testing or repair inspection of cracks, cell ruptures, contamination, punctures and scratches
- Inspect aircraft aluminum, titanium or steel structures for cracks, corrosion, damage and improper assembly
- Determine proper shimming and joining of structures with rivets or other hardware in accordance with design drawings, engineering disposition, and other approved data
- Select product samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.) to validate conformity to approved drawings and manuals
- Accomplish in-process and final quality inspections for maintenance, repair, modification and rework of aircraft, rotorcraft main and tail rotor blades, components and aircraft sub-assemblies
- Observe 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
- Verification 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
- Perform conformity inspections for Supplemental Type Certificated (STC) development projects, parts manufacturer approval (PMA) parts, structural and electrical components
- Provide Inspection and return to service support for offsite repair station activities
Documentation: 25%
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Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of parts released to Airframe, Engines, and Accessories
- Compare quantity, part number, and serial number of items received with procurement data, purchase orders and other specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Create, distribute, and track in SAP and disposition the monthly Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) report as required
- Create quality notes/non-conformity for non-conforming material detected and collaborate with Quality Engineers on non-conformity resolution
- Confirm materials have required documentation (i.e. 8130-3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance)
- Document applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, accessories and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved regulations and company procedures.
- Properly identify and document items in quality quarantine cage
- Research and document compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life limited or cycle limited components, airworthiness directives, service bulleting, and alert service bulletins
- Perform and Document return to service for airframe, engine, blades, accessories or components after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair or modification
- Compose and prepare required delivery documentation in relation to qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components and systems
- Validate that the state of preservation has been applied and is current if applicable along with traceability of life limits and/or time since overhaul
- Research, compile and document maintenance of main/tail rotor blades and components in accordance with FAA regulations and/or EASA regulations as applicable
- Verify offsite package has been completed, submitted, and approved prior to engaging in any offsite repair station activities
Quality Department Support/Continuous Improvement: 20%
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Uphold Airbus Core Values while welcoming challenges and creating an environment for success
- Provide technical guidance and training to team members in regards to proper execution of documentation, inspection processes and procedures
- Recommend updates by reviewing quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA Regulations
- Support Company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings
- Use processes and metrics such as, but not limited to SQCDP, key performance indicators, practical problem solving, plan do check act, root cause and corrective action and other quality department metrics to support continuous improvement of company policies, procedures, and processes ensuring that company objectives are on target
- Demonstrate creativity, propose and implement innovations using lean methodologies to ensure that top company objectives are achieved
- Provide training to repair station personnel to support offsite maintenance activities
Your boarding pass:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry
Experience:
Required:
6 years related Quality Inspection on aircraft components and systems or
8 years combined as a quality inspector and certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft
Preferred:
8 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector
- Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
- Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License
Preferred:
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- FCC 2 nd Class License
- Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
- Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Job requires use of computer and basic hand tools.
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Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite
- Vision: able to see and read computer screens 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 participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the 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 (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools.
- 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 the computer. Several times a week
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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 the production floor. Daily
- Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 15% or less yearly
- Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): 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 site
- Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
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 status
As 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 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 Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Quality Inspection
Job Posting End Date: 06.26.2026
Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus 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. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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