Quality Inspector - Helicopters

Segula Technologies is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, and life sciences. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in France, Segula operates in over 30 countries, driving technological advancements, improving industrial performance, and supporting clients throughout the product lifecycle.

With expertise in design, manufacturing, testing, and project management, Segula helps businesses tackle complex engineering challenges while fostering innovation and sustainability.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Your duties will consist of ensuring compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies, procedures and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and/or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations as applicable.  This role performs preliminary, hidden damage, in-process and final inspections; performs receiving inspections approving or rejecting incoming materials through established receiving inspection processes while recording quality inspection results; is required to work with inspection tools, aids and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits;  and is responsible for performing detailed inspections of parts, materials, paint, backshop activities, functional tests, operational test and dimensional inspections to of aircraft, systems and components to determine airworthiness.

Inspection: 60%

• 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

Documentation: 30%

• Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of parts released to Airframe, Engines, and Accessories

• Compare quantity, part number, and serial number of items received with procurement data, purchase orders and other specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Create, distribute, track in SAP and disposition the monthly Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) report as directed

• Create QN/NCs for non-conforming material detected and coordinate with Quality Engineers on non-conformity resolution

• Ensure all materials have required documentation (i.e. 8130-3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance)

• Process Goods Receipts during receiving of material

• Document applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, accessories and components in accordance with FAA and EASA approved regulations and company procedures.

• Research airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alert service bulletins for applicability to aircraft and/or components

• Read and validate engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications

• Properly identify and document items in quality quarantine cage

• Document and prepare airframe, engine, accessories or components for return to service after production, maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, test or modification

• Compose and prepare required delivery documentation in relation to qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components and systems

Quality Department Support/Continuous Improvement: 10%

• Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability

• Perform routine process audits to ensure necessary training, tooling and technical data are available for task completion

• Review quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA & EASA Regulations

• Support Company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings

• Demonstrate creativity by proposing innovations using lean methodologies to ensure that top company objectives (TCOs) are met

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent                                                            

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry

Experience:

Required:

• 4 years of quality inspection on aircraft components and systems

- Or -

• 6 years as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) on aircraft components systems             

Preferred:

• Minimum 6 years or equivalent diversified experience on Airbus Helicopters products as either a certificated AMT or quality inspector

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant License

Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps:

• Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon. 
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
• Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
• You start your next challenge!

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