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 Flightline 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 Flightline 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 

● Flightline experience preferred 

● Leadership experience 

Licensure/Certifications: 

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