Chief Flight Inspector jobs in Mobile, AL

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a A320 Quality Inspector Flight line (Avionics) to join our Quality Department based in Mobile, AL

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 and conformity in accordance to the design specification by the verification of ground test instruction (GTI).

Meet the team:

• The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Nearby on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to improve its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000 e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessible. Wherever possible, we champion flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

• 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.

• 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.

• Delegation of the 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).

• 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

Education:

• High School or equivalent

• Airbus A320 T1 & T2 training

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/Certifications:

• FAA issued A & P or EASA Part 66 license preferred (for FAA 14CFR Part 145 activities after Transfer of Title)

• or substantial portfolio of documented aircraft maintenance experience, (airframe and powerplant)

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

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 and without bias

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