Aircraft Safety & Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Summary

The Aviation Safety and Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with applicable Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs), company-approved maintenance procedures, and client contractual requirements. This role supports continuous improvement through systematic internal audits, inspections, and proactive risk identification, contributing to a robust Safety Management System (SMS) and aviation Quality Assurance (QA) framework.

This position may require periodic travel to operational sites to conduct audits or represent the Safety & Quality Assurance Department during external inspections and regulatory audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive internal audits and evaluations of maintenance, operational, and safety systems, in alignment with Transport Canada CARs Subpart 573, 706, and associated standards.
• Responsible to the Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM), Maintenance Control Manual (MCM), Quality Assurance Program, and SMS framework.
• Document audit findings, generate technical reports, and ensure timely follow-up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Liaise with base managers, technical personnel, and regulatory authorities to promote safety and quality best practices.
• Support investigation and root cause analysis of safety and quality issues, non-conformities, and internal occurrences.
• Actively contribute to the development and continuous enhancement of QA and SMS processes, procedures, and training programs.
• Maintain a high standard of impartiality, confidentiality, and technical integrity during all QA/SMS activities.