Quality Control Inspector

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 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 2,400 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.

Are you excited about building the future of Canadian aviation ? Do you take pride in precision workmanship and want to see your skills contribute to aircrafts that will take flight around the world? Join the team of skilled aircraft technicians, and aviation professionals supporting the DHC-515 Final Assembly Line , where your expertise will directly contribute to the production of world-class aircrafts.

Position Summary

Reporting to the QualityAssuranceManager, theQuality Control Inspector is directly accountable for product control including final inspection, in process inspections, documentation and control of non-conforming material; control and verification of production process changes, tooling control, and control of monitoring and measuring devices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Acquireknowledge 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 servicescomply withapplicable airworthiness, Company, or customer quality requirements
• Manage nonconforming material controlin accordance withcompany’s quality assurance procedures
• Provide assistancein quality review of Engineering Masters
• Liaise with quality engineering, methods engineering, designengineeringand supply chain to develop resolutions and implement root cause corrective actions to technical or quality problems
• Manage the control of monitoring and measuring (inspection and test) devicesin accordance withestablished company’s quality assurance procedures
• Activelyparticipateand contribute as a member of the quality assurance team
• Monitoring,measuringand 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

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 2 years aerospace specific quality inspection and or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in an inspection, production, or handling product role
• Experience in the maintenance of De Havilland DHC1 thru DHC6aircrafttypes is an asset
• Working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulation CAR 561, 571 and CAR Std. 57,561
• Understanding of Certificates of Conformance (CofC) issues by part makers and Airworthiness Release Certificates (FAA 8130/TCAA Form One/Easa Form 1)
• Experience in continuous improvement
• IFS ERP system experience (or similari.e.Total FBO, TRAX etc.) for the control and issue of aeronautical parts and materials is an asset
• Transport Canada accredited College Diploma in Aeronautics is an asset
• Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license (AME) is an asset
• Technical degree or diploma in Aerospace Engineering is an asset

Skills:

• Must have a strong attention to detail skills
• Knowledge and ability to read and understand complexaircraftdesign drawings/blueprints and perform measurements/testing of parts made to these designs
• Strong focus on both internal and external customer service with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.