Quality Inspector

Posted Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

OPPORTUNITY: QC Inspectors

Work Shift: Mon – Fri

We have an opportunity for a qualified individual to join the CGY Manufacturing Quality Department on a permanent basis.

Directly accountable for product control including final inspection, in process inspections, Receiving inspections, documentation and control of non-conforming material; control and verification of production process changes, tooling control, and control of monitoring and measuring devices.

What you will do:

- Acquire knowledge of process specifications and materials.
- Implementation and continual improvement of product inspection plans.
- Perform in-process and final inspection of detail parts, minor and structural assemblies, plans their execution, documentation, and record retention.
- Perform inspection duties to ensure all products, processes and services comply with applicable airworthiness, Company, or customer quality requirements.
- Manage nonconforming material control in accordance with company’s quality assurance procedures.
- Provide assistance in quality review of Engineering Masters.
- Liaise with quality engineering, methods engineering, design engineering and supply chain to develop resolutions and implement root cause corrective actions to technical or quality problems.
- Perform First Article Inspections on detailed parts, minor and major aircraft assemblies
- Manage the control of monitoring and measuring (inspection and test) devices in accordance with established company’s quality assurance procedures.
- Actively participate and contribute as a member of the quality assurance team.
- Monitoring, measuring and communicating product and process metrics.
- Propose and support improvement projects related to quality assurance procedures.
- Participate and support corrective action request as a result of nonconforming trend analysis.

What you will bring:

- Minimum of 2 to 6 years of relevant experience
- A combination of school and practical training that match the job requirements.
- Able to assist in training of junior employees.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to perform measurements/testing of products, tools and processes and record results.
- Able to work safely and efficiently with minimum supervision.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.

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