Safety & Quality Assurance Inspector

Company Description

Canadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, it is Canada's largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircraft.

Job Summary

The Safety & 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 Quality Assurance (QA) framework. The 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.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Maintenance Policy Manual, Maintenance Control Manual, Quality Assurance Program, and SMS framework.
• Document audit findings, generate technical reports, and ensure timely follow-up on corrective and preventive actions.
• 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.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of QA and SMS processes, procedures, and training programs.
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and technical integrity during all QA/SMS activities.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following regulatory-based requirements:

• Hold/have held a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, or equivalent, for at least two years;
• Hold/have held the Canadian military equivalent (Level A or Level C) to a TC AME License for at least two years;
• Possess a minimum of two years experience in a maintenance or quality assurance role with a Transport Canada-approved AMO, aircraft manufacturer, air operator, flight training unit, or military/foreign equivalent.

Additional Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years experience in the civil or military aviation industry, a relevant diploma, proficiency in technical communication, integrity in QA functions, good MS Office skills, and familiarity with SMS principles and QA methodologies.

Additional Information

Working for Canadian Helicopters offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic environment, work with passionate and committed people, and be part of an organization with competitive working conditions and a flexible benefits program. The company is committed to employment equity and diversity. For more information, visit www.canadianhelicopters.com and follow them on LinkedIn.

Key skills/competency

Safety, Quality Assurance, CARs, Audits, SMS, QA, Compliance, Risk, Aviation, Documentation