Final Cosmetic Insp Spec

Job Summary

Performs Final Cosmetic Inspections (FCI) on completed cabinets, seats, and aircraft to assure complete customer satisfaction with the quality of the delivered product. Performs follow-up inspections to ensure discrepancies identified during the initial FCI Inspection are corrected. Communicates with all the various back shops to identify and resolve reoccurring discrepancies identified during FCI Inspections. When required, works with outside vendors to ensure quality of their product meets Falcon standards.

Working with all departments of the facility, interfaces with customers, Customer Completions Administrator (CCA) and support shops to understand and coordinate the resolution of quality issues. This position has the potential to dramatically impact customer satisfaction depending upon how sensitive issues are handled and resolved.

Organization of FCI Inspections

• Critical — Perform the FCI Inspection on ground or in flight and follow up with corrected discrepancies
• Critical – Verify conformity of interior and exterior items related to cosmetics rework issues
• Critical — Read and interpret specs and drawings and CATIA data to ensure the customer requirements are accomplished
• Update cosmetic inspection checklist from issues found during inspection and in the field
• Maintain quality charts representing the quality metrics
• Ensure conformity and cosmetic aspects are in accordance with FAR/DGQT / Dassault Falcon cosmetic criteria
• Advisor in support of CCA during the delivery process for customer concerns
• Ensures cosmetic related problems that a customer encounters are documented and resolved
• Communicates and collaborates with all interfacing departments as necessary to ensure cosmetic discrepancies are understood and corrected properly
• Supports corporate mission and vision through achievement of department goals and objectives

• As assigned by the Quality Manager, Final Cosmetic Inspections (FCI)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four (4) years of aircraft production experience with a strong background dealing with cosmetic criteria and principles or preferably an A&P Certificate
• Three (3) years of experience in cabinet final assembly, cabinet finish application, upholstery completion, aircraft interior installation or inspection
• Familiar with Dassault Falcon Jet Corp’s production processes and support shops including cabinetry, carpet, upholstery, paint and quality control
• Must have working knowledge of quality inspection processes and procedures
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Must possess ability to remain positive and maintain a congenial manner in stressful situations
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be pro-active, team oriented and capable of work independently to solve quality issues
• Able to walk between various shop areas making frequent visits to shops and hangars, climb stairs and move safely about the factory floor, offices, and onboard aircraft with or without reasonable accommodation
• Pass vision testing, minimum 20/20 corrected, and with no limitations in color perception
• Able to fly during test flights for several hours at a time and perform in-flight inspections

• Technical aircraft experience in maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of back shop technology (paint, cabinet shop, upholstery, supply and quality control)
• A&P Certificate
• Degree in Aircraft Operational Systems or a related field

• Able to perform inspection activities during all test flight regimes, not sensitive to turbulence
• Must not be sensitive to exposure to chemicals, noise and dust levels set by OSHA that are frequently encountered in an aircraft manufacturing environment
• Able to work various shifts and weekends
• Able to work on a computer for extended periods
• Must be willing to travel when required

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position because it includes as part of the essential job duties operating equipment and tools on a routine basis. Additionally, the duties of this…