Quality Maintenance Technician A320 Flightline Avionics

Airbus; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Maintenance Technician for the A320 Flightline Avionics team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring aircraft integrity and conformity from production to delivery, working alongside passionate aviation professionals. This position offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on troubleshooting, quality inspections, and aircraft testing, contributing to the assembly of world-class aircraft. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, comprehensive health coverage, and individual development opportunities. If you are eager to advance your career in aviation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation

Retirement savings plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Upskilling and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of Quality Inspection experience on A320 Family aircraft.
• Experience in troubleshooting Avionic/Airframe/Powerplant Systems.

Responsibilities

• Release aircraft for ground and flight operations.
• Perform aircraft testing and evaluate results.
• Ensure aircraft conformity as a Quality Inspector.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Troubleshooting Avionic Systems

Aircraft Testing

Leadership

Knowledge of Inspection Principles

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Airbus A320 T1 & T2 training

Tools

Aircraft Log Book (ALB)

Production Aircraft Test Manual (PATM)

Job description

Quality Maintenance Technician A320 Flightline Avionics

Apply locations Mobile Area, AL time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 30, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id JR10268923

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Quality Maintenance Technician A320 Flightline Avionics to join our Quality Department based in Mobile, AL.

The Quality Maintenance Technician is 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 help 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.

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:

• 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 avionic 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).
• Perform aircraft testing; evaluate/document results of the tests performed and any discrepancies in the Part 145 Work Package of the aircraft.
• Maintain Part 145 Work Package and perform Release to Service.

Your boarding pass:

• High School Diploma 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.
• 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 Avionic Systems.

Licensure/Certifications:

• 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.

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 Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Quality Inspection

Job Posting End Date: 04.30.2025

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.