A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic (Rotating Shifts)

Airbus Americas; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. seeks an A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic (Rotating Shifts) in Mobile, AL.

You will plan, execute and verify A320 quality activities from FOT to delivery, ensuring aircraft system integrity and conformity per design specs. Responsibilities include on-floor leadership for quality issues, handling non-conformities, coordinating GTIs and ground tests, and driving continuous improvement with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• FAA A&P or EASA Part 66 license required/preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of quality inspection experience on A320 family.
• Experience with GTI, ground tests and flightline operations.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft drawings and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, attest, and manage corrective actions across A320 flightline and delivery phases.
• Prevent and address FOD; manage non-conformities on shop floor.
• Be the go-to person for quality issues on the line and provide coaching as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement of test procedures and quality processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

A320 training

FAA A&P license

EASA Part 66 license

Quality inspection

GTI experience

Flightline experience

Leadership

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

A320 systems

Drawing systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic (Rotating Shifts) to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

The A320 Customer Line Quality Inspector Mechanic (Rotating Shifts) is responsible for the planning, execution and verification of the A320 Quality activities in the Flightline and Delivery phases, 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).

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, test, attest & conduct corrective action management
• Prevent & promote FOD eradication
• Manage Non conformities as appropriate
• Be the go-to person on the shop floor for Quality issues
• Carry out Improvement and Coaching as appropriate

Meet the Team

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your Working Environment

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

1. L3 Flightline Quality Inspector 60%

• Take accountability for the whole aircraft integrity during the Customer Line phase.
• Authorize and release aircraft for all ground and flight operations (including Engine Run-up Inspections, Pre- and Post-flight checks under EASA Part 21G, and post-transfer of title under FAA 14 CFR Part 145).
• Perform and advise Quality Inspections as per defined standards, Final Checks and Attestation, Stop Points, Out of sequence work, including critical activities.
• Conduct comprehensive aircraft system testing, evaluating and formally documenting test results and discrepancies in the Airbus Log Book (ALB).
• Perform and attest aircraft operational and functional tests following test instructions (GTI, RTI, AMM, etc.).
• Take responsibility for the safety of the people, and the Aircraft during operational and functional tests.
• Ensure and guarantee the traceability of completed maintenance tasks as well as the aircraft conformity.
• Lead and support complex troubleshooting (T/S) on integrated aircraft systems, taking accountability for troubleshooting during ground tests.
• Use problem-solving methods and tools for solving repetitive issues and participate in the continuous improvement of test procedures.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and resolve technical issues collaboratively with engineering teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Contribute to the aircraft technical status meeting during industrial milestones.
• Embody a “Customer Focus” oriented mindset, taking into account the feedback/experience of the Delivery Center to improve customer satisfaction.
• Provide feedback and support to Operations & Support Functions on Quality issues and observations from Operational Surveillance.
• Contribute to deploy and support Airbus Operating System methodology- Quality Performance System (QPS) bricks: Practical Problem Solving (PPS), Customer Protection Board (CPB), Non Quality Management (NQM).
• Verify and certify aircraft conformity as a Quality Inspector holding final signature authorization.
• Depending on operational proficiency: Become the aircraft technical and quality focal point; manage activities & release aircraft for maintenance activities; release A/C to enter into service post maintenance activities.

2. FAL-GTE (Final Assembly Line - Ground Test Engineer) 35%

• Operate the aircraft in delegation of the flight test department, representing them by executing post-FOT aircraft ground checks, preparing testing environments, logging nonconformities in the ALB, and issuing Repeat Test Instructions (RTI) following rework completion.
• Perform the Airbus Log Book (ALB) opening and transfer all items affecting aircraft configuration, operation, test, airworthiness or flight safety into the ALB after the FAL Operational Test (FOT) acceptance.
• Execute static system tests, APU/Engine Destorage, low/high-power engine run testing, low-speed taxiing, and compass swings in strict compliance with the Production Aircraft Test Manual (PATM) and Ground Test Instructions (GTIs).

3. FAA Part 145 Repair Station Inspector 5%

• Perform aircraft testing, evaluate technical outcomes, and document findings and discrepancies within the Part 145 Work Package.
• Execute advanced troubleshooting and system diagnostics across complex aircraft systems.
• Maintain regulatory compliance of the Part 145 Work Package and execute official Release to Service authorizations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform additional operational duties and special projects as assigned

Your Boarding Pass

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Airbus A320 T1 & T2 training preferred
• 3 years of Quality Inspection experience preferably on A320 Family aircraft in an aviation company
• FAA issued A & P license or EASA Part 66 license (for FAA 14 CFR Part 145 activities after Transfer of Title)
• Experience in troubleshooting Airframe/Powerplant Systems
• Flightline experience preferred
• Leadership experience
• 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
• Clear and precise English communication skills, able to give direction
• Proven experience in the performance of GTI’s (Ground Test Instruction) Airframe/Powerplant System

Licensure/Certifications

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

Travel Required

• 10% Domestic and International

Eligibility

• Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.