A320 Flightline Quality Avionic Inspector-QMT

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Job Description:

Position Summary

Responsible for the planning, execution and verification of the Quality activities in the Flight line phase, starting from the milestone FOT in the FAL to the final delivery to the customer. This includes the demonstration of aircraft system integrity, conformity in accordance to the design specification, and verification of ground test instruction (GTI).

Primary Responsibilities
1. L3 Flight line Quality Avionic Inspector (50%)

• 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.
• Quality inspection of standard and non-standard aircraft production and maintenance activities, including documentation.
• 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.

2. FAL-GTE (Final Assembly Line - Ground Test Engineer) (40%)

• Delegation from 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).

3. FAA Part 145 Repair Station Inspector (5%)

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

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned (5%).

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Airbus A320 T1 & T2 training preferred

Experience

• 3 years of Quality Inspection experience preferably on A320 Family aircraft in an aviation company
• Experience in troubleshooting Avionic/Airframe/Powerplant Systems
• Flight line experience preferred
• Leadership experience

Licensure/Certification s

• 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 power plant)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• 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

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

• Clear and precise English communication skills, able to give direction

Technical Systems Proficiency

• Proven experience in the performance of GTI's (Ground Test Instruction) Avionic/Airframe/Powerplant System - Basic A/C

Travel Required

• 10% Domestic and International

Eligibility

• Eligible for employment in the US.

Clearance

• US Citizen (preferred)

Decision Making, Complexity

• Must be able make decisions quickly while in control of operating aircraft to ensure the safety of personnel and the aircraft
• Must be able to inspect and attest standard / non-standard work using the correct technical documentation…