Quality Inspector
Job in
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, 39701, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Airbus
Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components and to detect/report suspected unapproved parts
* Perform in-process inspections for components in electrical backshops, manufacturing, composites, MRO and paint shop to judge the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, and paint
* Perform detailed inspections of manufactured components such as but not limited to dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing
* Inspect aircraft aluminium, 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
* Detect hidden damage during inspections of airframe structures, components and sub-assemblies that could occur during shipping, receiving, or manufacturing
* Verify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors and electrical terminations as per design drawings
* Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections
* Monitor the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure it is well maintained and current relative to its calibration cycle
* Perform stock inspections/purges when notified of possible non-conforming/suspected unapproved material
* Evaluate and disposition sales returns
* 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 conformity, maintenance, repair, modification, rework and overhaul of aircraft components and sub-assemblies
* Perform conformity inspections for Supplemental Type Certificated (STC) development projects, parts manufacturer approval (PMA) parts, structural and electrical components
* Inspect multiple airframe components to determine proper fit, form and function of the components
* 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
* 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 and instruments to ensure they meet required specifications
* Ensure compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life limited or cycle limited components, airworthiness directives and alert service bulletins
* 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
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* ** Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License **
* · 6 years as an aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components and systems
* Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation
* Familiar with inspection tools, aids and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits
* Part 145 Repair Station experience
· 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems -
- ** or-
- *** Proficiency in French, German or Spanish
* FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
* FCC 2nd Class License
* Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
* Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector
* Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry
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