Quality Inspector – Aircraft Inspection

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Quality Inspector A to join its Quality Assurance team at the Columbus, MS manufacturing facility. The role ensures compliance with company policies, FAA and EASA regulations, and performs a range of inspections on aircraft structures, components, and materials.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary, hidden‑damage, in‑process and final inspections of airframes, components, paint, and back‑shop activities, using inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Perform receiving inspections, approve or reject incoming materials, and record results in SAP.
• Inspect aircraft structures (aluminum, titanium, steel) for cracks, corrosion, and improper assembly, and verify wiring harnesses and electrical terminations.
• Document non‑conformities, create QN/NC reports, and support corrective actions with Quality Engineers.
• Maintain calibration status of measuring and test equipment and execute stock inspections when required.

Required profile

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, FAA/EASA airworthiness directives, and service bulletins.
• Experience with inspection processes in aerospace or similar high‑precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in an onsite setting.

Required skills

• SAP for tracking inspection data and material receipts.
• Use of measuring and test equipment for dimensional checks and acoustic tap testing.
• Visual inspection and precision measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of FAA and EASA regulatory requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, profit‑sharing and ESOP participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays and generous parental leave.
• Access to unlimited e‑learning courses and career development programs through Airbus Leadership University.