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≈ $47k – $96k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Fort Erie)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Airbus scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Airbus is a European aerospace group formed in 1970 as a consortium of French, German, British and Spanish manufacturers to build a competitor to the American aircraft industry, and now the largest commercial aircraft maker in the world. Its passenger jets run from the A220 through the best-selling A320 family to the A350 widebody, built in an unusual pan-European industrial system where major sections are made in different countries and flown to final assembly lines. Beyond airliners it is the largest civil helicopter maker, builds telecommunications and observation satellites, and supplies military aircraft including the A400M transport.

Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A QUALITY ASSURANCE COMPOSITE INSPECTOR (ASSEMBLY)

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE

The Quality Assurance Composites Inspector reports to the Supervisor, Composites Quality Assurance and is responsible for the inspection of all composite parts and kits. This includes performing assembly/ paint, trim, shipping, layup and core inspections of all parts to verify the high quality of the parts.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Assembly Inspection/Paint Inspection

  • Visual Inspection
  • Verify potting material shelf life
  • Verify that inserts, components, etc. are installed as per drawing.
  • Visual Inspection for improper or insufficient coverage, rough surfaces, pitting.
  • Dust inclusions, orange peel, tears, sagging or blistering.
  • Inspecting parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
  • Recording of nonconformities and quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.
  • Create and maintain inspection plans and procedures.
  • Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc..
  • Perform First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
  • Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
  • Serve as a guide to Assembly technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection.
  • Participate in all initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities.

Trim Inspection

  • Verification of tool validity
  • Visual Inspection
  • Inspection of parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
  • Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.
  • Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.

Shipping Inspection

  • Verify that all inspection stages have been completed.
  • Inspecting parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
  • Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.
  • Preparation of shipping documentation including Form Ones and C of Cs.
  • Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
  • Participate in all initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities.
  • Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.

Lay-up Inspection

  • Review all materials in kits for shelf life & out life remaining
  • Verification that all materials have been cut & identified with ply number & orientation
  • Verification that Material Identification Sheets are complete.
  • Verification validity of tooling.
  • Visual Inspection to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
  • Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
  • Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.
  • Serve as a guide to Layup technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection.
  • Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.

Core Inspection

  • Verification validity of tooling
  • Verification of conformity to templates and drawings
  • Visual Inspection for damage, cell ruptures, contamination dust /oil
  • Inspection of parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
  • Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.
  • Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
  • Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • College Diploma (Mechanical Engineering Technician or Technologist) or relevant experience

Experience:

  • 5 years of composite experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Inspection), specifically with a Quality Assurance System (ISO 9001, AS 9100)
  • NDT/Ultrasonic Inspection experience an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Ability to work under broad supervision
  • Independent and able to work with a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritize work
  • Professional working relationships with internal and external sources, including regulatory and quality certified agencies
  • Able to work under pressure to meet demanding work schedules
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Able to write accurate technical reports
  • Ability to read various Blueprints
  • Able to use measurement tools

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Quality Inspection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating 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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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