Quality Inspector B

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Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Quality Inspector B to join our Quality Team in Columbus, MS. The Quality Inspector B is responsible for ensuring compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies, procedures, and FAA regulations. They approve incoming and shipping materials through established processes, record inspection results, and perform detailed inspections of aircraft components, composite materials, blades, dynamic components, paint, and Backshop activities to meet specifications and identify non-conformities.

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Located on the eastern border of Mississippi in Columbus, we are home to Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and the Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. We produce the UH‑72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army and the H‑125 for civil and commercial customers.

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical (traditional and high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefits.
• Upskilling and development opportunities via our global Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses. Also accelerated development programs and mobility options.
• Flexible working arrangements to foster innovative thinking.

• Documentation: 50%
• Inspection: 40%
• Organizational Support: 10%

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry

• Three (3) years as a Technician in aviation maintenance/manufacturing or equivalent related experience

• Two (2) years quality experience in aviation related field

• Meet requirements of 14
  
  CFR Part 65.101 and obtain a repairman certificate within 3 months of employment
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License

• FCC 2nd Class License

• 5% domestic and international travel

• U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder or other covered under ITAR license)

• None

• Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory documentation
• Familiarity with inspection tools, aids, and devices used to determine tolerances and specification limits
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, and integrity
• Experience and interpersonal skills to work in multiple areas

• Technical knowledge of Airbus Products/Programs
• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Standards

• 100% onsite unless traveling
• Vision: able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; correctable near/far vision if applicable
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations and hear alarms on the production floor; daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations, meetings, deliver information; daily
• Equipment Operation: operate office and personal electronic equipment and some tools
• Carrying: carry documents, tools, drawings, equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg; daily
• Lifting: lift up to 30 lbs/14 kg; daily
• Pushing / Pulling: push and pull small office furniture and tools; daily
• Sitting: sit for long periods in meetings or computer work; several times a week
• Squatting / Kneeling: retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving; daily
• Standing: stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor; daily
• Travel: travel independently on short notice; 5% or…