Quality Engineer, Airworthiness Compliance (Fort Erie), West Northumberland County …

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Quality Engineer, Airworthiness Compliance located in Fort Erie, ON. The role ensures compliance with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) CAR 571 and 573 regulations for aircraft airworthiness, return to service after maintenance, repair, or alterations. Responsibilities

Airworthiness Compliance

Represent the Certified Repair Station (CRS) or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) for U.S. aeronautical products maintained under the Bilateral agreement between Canada and United States for the approval of aircraft, airframe, engines, propellers/rotors, appliances or component parts for return to service (RTS) after inspection, maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding or alterations.Compile a comprehensive list of airworthiness directives, alert service bulletins and optional service bulletins; document preservation, maintenance or inspections of aircraft, engines, 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 recent products and articles, and return to service of inspected products and articles, ensuring conformity to approved type design requirements. Validate inspection and 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 TCCA/AMM/ICA approved continuous airworthiness inspection programs.Ensure the state of preservation for airframe and engine(s) is reviewed for proper application and current with applicable intervals and carry on calendar maintenance intervals. Validate 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. Perform dimensional, functional/operational inspections of aircraft, electrical systems, flight control systems and sub‑components to determine airworthiness when returning aircraft or components to service after maintenance, repair or alteration.Perform in‑process inspections and assess approval/rejection of back‑shop outputs of electrical, manufacturing, paint and composites for serviceability before 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 ensure instruments and accessories meet required specifications per design drawings.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 serviceabilityin accordance with approved data.Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of parts released to airframe, engines and accessories, validating quantity, part number and serial numbers of items received with procurement data and other specifications. Ensure all aircraft articles have required documentation (e.g., 8130‑3 Airworthiness certificate, EASA Form 1, TCCA form 1, Certificate of Conformance).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

Ensure the implementation of quality requirements in regard to engineering tasks such as MRB, drawing review and STC process with suppliers. Act as quality liaison/interface for customer and technical support regarding aircraft records. Provide support to internal/external audit programs to fulfil regulatory requirements.Initiate and follow up on incident handling (WebTEK Dashboard, In Service Incident Report (ISIR), Quality Notification (QN), Quality Incident Report (QIR), Non‑Conformance Management (NCM)). Provide analysis and root‑cause investigation of non‑conformities; initiate corrective actions to preclude recurrence and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Support company KPI objectives utilizing SAP and other tools to measure quality performance and communicate solutions for process improvement. Assist technicians on the FAL to achieve their FPY KPI targets. Train technicians on root cause and corrective actions, including human‑factors impact.Help technicians identify and troubleshoot failures with failure‑mode investigation and implement robust corrective actions. Education&Job Requirements

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. If lacking a degree, 15 years combined experience in a quality assurance capacity and/or as a certified 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. Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of personnel. Familiarity with inspection tools, aids and devices used for tolerance and specification limits. Flexibility to work in multiple areas. Ability to interface with external customers regarding aircraft records at delivery.English language proficiency. Ability to communicate efficiently with colleagues, management and customers regarding schedule status, delivery, documentation, and problem resolution. Technical Systems Proficiency

Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access) Google Workspace Applications Adobe Acrobat SAP Smartsheet OnBase Orion eTechPub Compliance&Integrity

This role requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, which is the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Other Information

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. Employment type: Permanent. Experience level: Professional. Job family: Quality Inspection. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. Any impersonation of Airbus asking for monetary exchange during recruitment should be reported to .

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