Aircraft Quality Inspector (AME License Required)

Airbus; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd in Fort Erie, ON seeks a Quality Engineer, Airworthiness Compliance to ensure regulatory conformance and RTS after maintenance. You will support inspectors, coordinate calendars, and act as the quality interface for nonconformances and customer delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related field, TCCA AME license, 10 years of quality inspection experience on aircraft, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering or equivalent related field experience.
• TCCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AME).
• 10 years related Quality inspection on Aircraft components and systems.
• In lieu of degree, 15 years combined experience in a Quality Assurance capacity and/or as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) and/or (AME).

Responsibilities

• Represent the CRS/AMO for RTS approvals under U.S.-Canada Bilateral agreement and maintain records per TCCA procedures.
• Compile airworthiness directives, alert service bulletins and service bulletins; document preservation and inspections.
• Issue TCCA Form Ones, conformity inspection records and return to service of inspected products.
• Validate inspection of life-limited components and airworthiness directives per approved programs.
• Assist with non-conformity investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Interpret regulatory docs

Verbal & written communication

Use inspection tools

English proficiency

Team interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace

TCCA AME License

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Smartsheet

OnBase

Orion eTechPub

Adobe Acrobat

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A QUALITY ENGINEER, AIRWORTHINESS COMPLIANCE

Location: Fort Erie, ON

Ensure compliance with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) CAR 571 and 573 regulations for Aircraft airworthiness, return to service after maintenance, repair or alterations. Support quality inspectors in the daily activities related to maintenance, coordination of Aircraft & Engine Calendar and/or hourly inspections, repairs, alterations and conformity inspections of aircraft parts, paint and related Backshop, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities. Act as a quality interface between internal and external customers for nonconformance resolutions and customer aircraft delivery activities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Airworthiness Compliance

• Responsible for representing the Certified Repair Station (CRS) or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) for U.S aeronautical products maintained under Bilateral agreement between Canada and United States for the approval of Aircraft, Airframe, Aircraft engine(s), propellers/rotors, appliances or component parts for return to service (RTS) after undergoing inspection, maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding or alterations and for making an entry in the applicable maintenance records with content, form and disposition acceptable to TCCA administrator and Airbus company RTS procedures.
• Compile comprehensive list of airworthiness directives, alert service bulletins and optional service bulletins, document preservation, maintenance or inspections of Aircraft, Engine(s), Dynamic components, Main or Tail rotor blades, component changes as applicable in respective component log cards for final conformity of Aircraft.
• Issue TCCA Form Ones, conformity inspection records, airworthiness approvals of new products and articles, return to service of inspected products and articles, that conform to the approved type design requirements and are in a condition for safe operation using procedures.
• Validation of inspection and/or compliance of life limited, cycle limited components, airworthiness directives, Emergency alert and alert service bulletins for applicable airframe, engine(s) and component calendar and/or hourly technical inspections per applicable manufactures recommended, TCCA/ AMM/ICA approved continuous airworthiness inspection programs.
• Ensure the state of preservation for Airframe and Engine(s) are reviewed for proper application and current with applicable intervals and carry on calendar maintenance intervals.
• Validation of testing of emergency locator transmitters (ELT), Transponders, Altimeters, Airspeed Indicators, Air Data Computers, aircraft static pressure systems and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems in accordance with applicable TCCA regulations.
• Witness functional/operational tests, check-outs, and adjustments of aircraft radios and navigational instruments.
• This position will require ability to work with precision inspection tools, aids and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits per manufacturer's design data. Performance of dimensional, functional/operational, inspections of aircraft, aircraft electrical systems, flight control systems and sub-components to determine airworthiness as it relates to returning aircraft and components to service after maintenance, repair or alteration.
• Perform in-process inspections and assess approval/rejection of Backshop outputs of electrical, manufacturing, paint and composites to determine serviceability for installation on aircraft.
• Inspect aircraft aluminium, titanium or steel structures for cracks, corrosion, damage and proper assembly to ensure serviceability of materials, airframes, and aircraft components. Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections.
• Inspect and categorize parts as serviceable, repairable, or rejected/scrap.
• Verify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors and electrical terminations, including observation of instrument connections and use of standard testing devices to determine aircraft system instruments and accessories meet required specifications as per design drawings.
• This position requires ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications for aircraft airworthiness.
• Accomplish receiving/hidden damage inspections of airframe structures and sub-assemblies for defects that may have occurred during shipping, receiving, or manufacturing.
• Inspect airframe components to determine proper fit, form, function and disposition of articles routed through shop floor control, warehouse, internal shops and suppliers for conformity and serviceability in accordance with approved data of the components.
• Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of parts released to Airframe, Engines, and Accessories to include validation of quantity, part number, and serial numbers of items received with procurement data as well as other specifications to ensure the accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all aircraft articles have required documentation (i.e. 8130-3 Airworthiness certificate, EASA Form 1, TCCA form 1, Certificate of Conformance (C of C).
• Support the Senior Compliance Engineer with the application for TCCA A/C Marks, Registration , Flight Permit and C of A application.

Quality Management System Support

• Ensures the implementation of Quality Requirements in regard to engineering tasks (e.g. (MRB), drawing review, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Process with suppliers).
• Quality liaison/interface for Customer and Technical Support with regards to Aircraft records.
• Provide support to internal/external audit programs to fulfil regulatory requirements.
• Provide support of initiation and follow-up in a timely manner of incident handling (WebTEK Dashboard, In Service Incident Report (ISIR) / Quality Notification (QN) / Quality Incident Report (QIR) Non Conformance Management (NCM).
• Provide support with analysis and root cause of non-conformities, initiation of appropriate corrective actions to preclude recurrence and Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in the implementation of process improvements.
• Support Company Key Performance Indicator (KPI) objectives utilizing SAP and other related tools to measure Quality performance and communicate to senior leadership possible solutions for process improvements.
• Responsible for helping the Technicians on the FAL with achieving their FPY KPI targets.
• Responsible for training technicians on root cause and corrective actions as needed including the impact of human factors.
• on the Quality of the Aircraft.
• Help technicians with identifying and troubleshooting failures with the investigation of the root cause based on the failure modes and implementing robust corrective actions.

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering or equivalent related field experience.
• TCCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AME).

Experience

• 10 years related Quality inspection on Aircraft components and systems.
• In lieu of degree, 15 years combined experience in a Quality Assurance capacity and/or as a certificated aviation maintenance technician (AMT) and/or (AME).
• Airbus H125, H130, H135 Type Rated Training.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel.
• Familiar with inspection tools, aids and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits.
• Have the experience and flexibility to work in multiple areas.
• Must have the ability to interface with the external customer in regards to aircraft and aircraft records presentation at delivery.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of management and customers on schedule status, delivery of aircraft, aircraft documentation and problem resolution.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Advanced computer skills and advanced experience and utilization of the following:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access)
  • Google Workspace Applications
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • SAP
  • Smartsheet
  • Onbase
  • Orion eTechPub

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.

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Quality Inspection

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.