Mechanical Quality Inspector A220 2nd Shift

Mobile Area, ALFull-timePosted Jul 22, 2026

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Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for an A220 Mechanical Quality Inspector (2nd Shift) to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

As the A220 Mechanical Quality Inspector (2nd Shift), you will contribute to investigations and root cause analysis into quality/ technical issues reported by the business team and customer, ensuring there is appropriate containment and archiving, and that corrective and curative actions are taken by the accountable function through multifunctional teams.

You will perform Quality Inspections as per defined standards, Final Check and Attestation, Stop Points, Out of sequence work, including critical activities (when not delegated). You will ensure Operational Surveillance (people, product and process). You will also provide feedback and coaching to Operations & Support Functions on Quality issues and observations from Operational Surveillance. Finally, you will actively participate in process improvements.

Meet the Team:

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your Working Environment:

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 enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How We Care for You:

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.

Your Challenges:

Execute technical inspections in the production process of the aircraft in the context of the authorization of manufacturer operation.
Prepare and perform visual, incoming, first article, final inspections during aircraft manufacture for compliance with design specifications, customers and certification requirements.
Document the technical inspections performed in the FLEXNET/NCMS/SAP production orders SAP-based and the relevant IT systems by inspection remarks and complete other aircraft documents as well as prepare first article inspection reports.
Support troubleshooting, Functional Test Procedures(FTPs) and participate in Quality Survey requests.
Compile all technical data of non-conformance in order to launch the NCMS-based quality discrepancy sheets for the professional assessment in accordance with the manufacturing engineering documentation.
Document all the results of the technical inspector in the FLEXNET/NCMS/SAP based IT system.
Attain skills to perform audits of Non-Conformance Rework Orders as part of the Material Review Board (MRB).
Perform audits/reviews of workbooks to validate PV approval and process
adherence.
Track and maintain components during the Non Conformance process.
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection coordination.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in the production line.
Handling and use of inspection tools of the length measuring techniques (mechanical, optical, electrical)

Your Boarding Pass:

Highschool diploma or GED
2 years of experience in an aviation company with an emphasis on mechanical and/or structural components and assemblies.
Preferred experience in a Quality Inspector position.
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection coordination.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in the production line.
Handling and use of inspection tools for length measuring techniques (mechanical, electrical)
Relevant Airline/Aviation experience is desirable

Preferred:

FAA Airframe & Powerplant License, an A&P license including inspection authorization is preferred

Eligibility:

Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Quality Inspection <JF-QU-QC>

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