Airbus Helicopters
Quality Inspector A (Contract)
Airbus Helicopters, Grand Prairie, Texas, United States, 75051
Job Description
Join to apply for the
Quality Inspector A (Contract)
role at
Airbus Helicopters . This is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period, but may be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.
Location Grand Prairie, Texas – a suburb just outside the Dallas–Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. The Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters is home to more than 1,000 employees.
Key Responsibilities Inspection (60%)
Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components, and parts.
Conduct in‑process inspections for components in electrical back‑shop, manufacturing, composites, MRO, and paint shop.
Perform detailed inspections of manufactured components, including dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing.
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.
Detect hidden damage from shipping, receiving, or manufacturing.
Verify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical terminations per design drawings.
Quarantine non‑conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections.
Monitor the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure maintenance and calibration cycle compliance.
Perform stock inspections/purges when notified of suspected non‑conforming material.
Evaluate and dispose of sales returns.
Select product samples and verify conformity using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications, etc.).
Accomplish in‑process and final quality inspections for conformity, maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul of aircraft components and sub‑assemblies.
Perform conformity inspections for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development projects, part manufacturer approval (PMA) parts, and structural and electrical components.
Inspect multiple airframe components to ensure proper fit, form, and function.
Validate disposition of parts or repaired parts routed to shop floor, from warehouse, internal shops, and suppliers.
Qualify dynamic component parts applying visual inspection and precision measurement methods.
Observe and validate instrument connections, functional or operational tests, adjustments of aircraft radios, navigational systems, and flight control systems.
Ensure compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life‑limited or cycle‑limited components, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins.
Verify 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.
Documentation (30%)
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 specifications.
Create, distribute, track in SAP, and disposition the monthly Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) report.
Create QN/NCs for non‑conforming material and coordinate resolution with Quality Engineers.
Ensure all materials have required documentation (8130‑3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance).
Process Goods Receipts during material receiving.
Document applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, accessories, and components per FAA and EASA regulations and company procedures.
Research airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alert service bulletins for applicability.
Read and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications.
Properly identify and document items in quality quarantine cage.
Document and prepare airframe, engine, accessories or components for return to service after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, test, or modification.
Compose and prepare required delivery documentation for qualifying airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components, and systems.
Quality Department Support / Continuous Improvement (10%)
Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold standards, and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect, and reliability.
Perform routine process audits to ensure necessary training, tooling, and technical data are available for task completion.
Review quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA & EASA regulations.
Support company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings.
Demonstrate creativity by proposing innovations using lean methodologies to meet top company objectives.
Qualifications Your Boarding Pass:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems OR 6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems.
Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License (must have).
15% domestic and international travel expected.
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or person covered under existing ITAR license).
Preferred Education/Skills
Associate’s Degree in Aviation or related industry.
Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector.
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
FCC 2nd Class License.
Non‑Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate.
SAP knowledge.
Physical Requirements
Onsite: 100% unless on business travel.
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with correctable near and far vision if applicable.
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and hear sounds on production floor.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb (14 kg) daily.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb (14 kg) daily.
Pushing/Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment daily.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods in meetings or working on computer several times a week.
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 production floor daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice 15% or less yearly.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and/or protective gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
EEO & Diversity Statement Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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. Airbus expresses commitment to diversity and inclusion and prohibits any form of workplace harassment. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Employment Type Agency / Temporary – on‑site.
Job Family Quality Inspection.
Job Posting End Date 11.15.2025
Application Notice Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or at request.
Signature By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes related to your application or future employment. Airbus will only use this information for the recruitment process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Quality Inspector A (Contract)
role at
Airbus Helicopters . This is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period, but may be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.
Location Grand Prairie, Texas – a suburb just outside the Dallas–Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. The Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters is home to more than 1,000 employees.
Key Responsibilities Inspection (60%)
Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components, and parts.
Conduct in‑process inspections for components in electrical back‑shop, manufacturing, composites, MRO, and paint shop.
Perform detailed inspections of manufactured components, including dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing.
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.
Detect hidden damage from shipping, receiving, or manufacturing.
Verify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical terminations per design drawings.
Quarantine non‑conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections.
Monitor the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure maintenance and calibration cycle compliance.
Perform stock inspections/purges when notified of suspected non‑conforming material.
Evaluate and dispose of sales returns.
Select product samples and verify conformity using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications, etc.).
Accomplish in‑process and final quality inspections for conformity, maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul of aircraft components and sub‑assemblies.
Perform conformity inspections for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development projects, part manufacturer approval (PMA) parts, and structural and electrical components.
Inspect multiple airframe components to ensure proper fit, form, and function.
Validate disposition of parts or repaired parts routed to shop floor, from warehouse, internal shops, and suppliers.
Qualify dynamic component parts applying visual inspection and precision measurement methods.
Observe and validate instrument connections, functional or operational tests, adjustments of aircraft radios, navigational systems, and flight control systems.
Ensure compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life‑limited or cycle‑limited components, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins.
Verify 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.
Documentation (30%)
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 specifications.
Create, distribute, track in SAP, and disposition the monthly Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) report.
Create QN/NCs for non‑conforming material and coordinate resolution with Quality Engineers.
Ensure all materials have required documentation (8130‑3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance).
Process Goods Receipts during material receiving.
Document applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, accessories, and components per FAA and EASA regulations and company procedures.
Research airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alert service bulletins for applicability.
Read and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications.
Properly identify and document items in quality quarantine cage.
Document and prepare airframe, engine, accessories or components for return to service after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, test, or modification.
Compose and prepare required delivery documentation for qualifying airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components, and systems.
Quality Department Support / Continuous Improvement (10%)
Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold standards, and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect, and reliability.
Perform routine process audits to ensure necessary training, tooling, and technical data are available for task completion.
Review quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA & EASA regulations.
Support company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings.
Demonstrate creativity by proposing innovations using lean methodologies to meet top company objectives.
Qualifications Your Boarding Pass:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems OR 6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems.
Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License (must have).
15% domestic and international travel expected.
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or person covered under existing ITAR license).
Preferred Education/Skills
Associate’s Degree in Aviation or related industry.
Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector.
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
FCC 2nd Class License.
Non‑Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate.
SAP knowledge.
Physical Requirements
Onsite: 100% unless on business travel.
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with correctable near and far vision if applicable.
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and hear sounds on production floor.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb (14 kg) daily.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lb (14 kg) daily.
Pushing/Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment daily.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods in meetings or working on computer several times a week.
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 production floor daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice 15% or less yearly.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and/or protective gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
EEO & Diversity Statement Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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. Airbus expresses commitment to diversity and inclusion and prohibits any form of workplace harassment. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Employment Type Agency / Temporary – on‑site.
Job Family Quality Inspection.
Job Posting End Date 11.15.2025
Application Notice Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or at request.
Signature By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes related to your application or future employment. Airbus will only use this information for the recruitment process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr