Aerospace Quality Assurance Inspector
- Location Fort Erie
- Job type Contract
- Salary $25 - 50 per hour
- Discipline Aerospace and Defence
- Reference JOB-29648
We’re seeking a meticulous Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team, with a focus on ensuring the integrity and safety of sheet metal parts and kits for critical aircraft installations. In this role, you’ll oversee inspection stages from receiving to final inspection, work with high standards of precision, and contribute to the airworthiness of each part and kit we produce.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct Thorough Inspections: Retrieve parts from the incoming rack and conduct inspections at receiving, intermediate, and final stages. Use advanced visual and measurement techniques to assess parts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications (e.g., drawings and work orders), focusing on visual defects such as scratches and cracks.
Approve or Reject Parts: For parts that meet quality standards, generate and apply SAP tags and the Transport Canada Authorized Release Certificate. For parts that do not pass inspection, issue a Non-Conformance (NC) report and initiate containment protocols for affected parts.
Create Critical Documentation: Develop permission letters that enable customers to install kits on specific aircraft serial numbers and track ongoing airworthiness. Generate Authorized Release Certificates and manage quality assurance release documentation.
Support Quality Reporting: Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, providing critical insights and maintaining traceability and compliance with quality standards.
Qualifications
High school diploma
5+ years in detailed part inspection preferred, including familiarity with high-stakes manufacturing environments.
2+ years in special processes such as heat treatment, chemical conversion, painting, and metrology is highly advantageous, adding depth to our quality inspection capabilities.