A220 Flight Line Quality Inspector — Flight Readiness Expert

Airbus Americas; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking a Flight Line Quality Inspector to oversee the execution and verification of quality activities on the flight line, from handover from FAL through flight test to customer delivery.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 5 years of aviation experience including flight line work, and strong documentation and communication skills to ensure airworthiness and conformance in accordance with design data and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant aviation experience, including some with flight line experience.
• Valid FAA A&P or TCCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) M2 license required.
• Previous experience in a mechanic or technician role is highly desirable.
• Airline experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection coordination.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in the production line.
• Handling and use of inspection tools of the length measuring techniques (mechanical, optical, electrical).
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations.
• Experience in Troubleshooting of Avionics/Airframe/Powerplant Systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Specifically, in English which is required operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Release the aircraft for all ground and flight operations (Engine run-up inspections, Pre and Post flight checks).
• Evaluate test results by documenting the tests performed and the test results in the Technical Log Book (TLB) of the aircraft.
• Support and perform troubleshooting on aircraft systems.
• Ensure Aircraft Airworthiness & Conformity as a Quality Inspector with final signature authorization.
• Make required logbook entries and Airworthiness Directives status report and certifies compliance in the required logbook.
• Perform special inspections imposed by Restrictions and/or Special Instructions (RSI).
• Serve as the flight test team Quality representative in technical review meetings with Liaison, FAL/Flight line, 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.
• Ensure technical follow-up, validation of aircraft configuration, and provide technical assistance for flight snag rectification.
• 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.
• Support improvement measures. Clarify problems with engineering, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Aviation experience

Flight line experience

Documentation

English communication

Job description

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking a Flight Line Quality Inspector to oversee the execution and verification of quality activities on the flight line, from handover from FAL through flight test to customer delivery.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 5 years of aviation experience including flight line work, and strong documentation and communication skills to ensure airworthiness and conformance in accordance with design data and regulatory requirements.