Quality Inspector – Aviation Manufacturing

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Quality Inspector to join its Quality Assurance team in Columbus, Mississippi. The role ensures that all helicopter components and assemblies meet Airbus policies, FAA and EASA regulations, and internal quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preliminary, hidden‑damage, in‑process and final inspections of aircraft parts, systems and components.
• Conduct receiving inspections, approve or reject incoming materials according to established processes.
• Execute detailed inspections of paint, back‑shop activities, functional and operational tests, and dimensional measurements to verify airworthiness.
• Document inspection results and ensure compliance with Airbus Helicopters policies, FAA and EASA regulations.

Required profile

• Experience in aerospace or aviation inspection environments.
• Knowledge of FAA and/or EASA regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with inspection tools, gauges and measurement devices.
• Attention to detail and strong record‑keeping skills.

Required skills

• FAA regulations
• EASA regulations
• Inspection tools and measurement devices
• Dimensional inspection
• Functional and operational testing

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation.
• Retirement savings plan, ESOP participation and profit‑sharing possibilities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off, parental leave and flexible work‑life balance.
• Access to up‑skilling programs, e‑learning courses and international mobility opportunities.