Quality Assurance Inspector

About ITTC North Bay 

At the International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC), the tactical flight training division of International Test Pilots School (ITPS), we operate at the forefront of tactical aviation training. 

Our dedicated ITTC facility in North Bay, Ontario is the hub of our expanding operations, delivering advanced tactical flight training to NATO and allied air forces. At the core of this operation is our fleet of Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainers, paired with modern simulation and integrated training environments. 

Everything we do is grounded in a clear objective: delivering operational excellence in aerospace training, today and into the future. 

This is not a traditional aviation workplace. ITTC North Bay is a high-tempo, performance-driven environment where adaptability, precision, and teamwork are essential to success. 

Backed by ITPS’s global reputation, our operations reflect a culture built on excellence, innovation, agility, collaboration, and safety. These values shape how we train, operate, and maintain our aircraft every day. 

Engineering & Maintenance at ITTC North Bay 

Our Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) team in North Bay is central to delivering on that mission. 

Supporting a dedicated jet fleet, this team ensures aircraft are safe, serviceable, and ready to meet the demands of tactical training operations. The environment is fast-paced and operationally focused, where agility and attention to detail directly impact mission readiness. 

Quality Assurance Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for monitoring and verifying compliance with the Quality Assurance Program in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) 573.09.

This role performs independent inspections, audits, and surveillance activities across aircraft maintenance, modification, and avionics projects to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and approved procedures. The Quality Assurance Inspector provides objective assessments of AMO performance and supports continuous improvement of quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent inspections and surveillance of aircraft maintenance, modification, and avionics activities to verify compliance with approved data, procedures, and regulatory requirements


• Perform audits of maintenance processes, documentation, and records in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program


• Verify that all work is completed in compliance with:
  
  
  
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
  
  
  • Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) policies and procedures
  
  
  • Applicable manufacturer and engineering data
  
  
  
  


• Monitor adherence to internal processes including:
  
  
  
  • Maintenance release procedures
  
  
  • Technical records and logbook entries
  
  
  • Configuration control and documentation accuracy
  
  
  
  


• Identify non-conformances, deviations, and areas of risk, and support the development of corrective and preventative actions


• Prepare detailed audit and inspection reports, including findings, observations, and recommendations


• Maintain accurate and complete quality assurance records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements


• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to promote quality awareness and continuous improvement


• Participate in internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections as required


• Ensure independence and objectivity in all quality assurance activities


• Perform other duties as assigned in support of quality and compliance objectives

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence (preferred) or equivalent aviation technical background


• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, modification, or quality assurance within an AMO environment


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), particularly Subpart 573
  
  
  • AMO Quality Assurance Programs and audit processes
  
  
  • Aircraft maintenance practices and documentation standards
  
  
  
  


• Experience conducting audits, inspections, or quality surveillance activities is considered an asset

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills


• Ability to maintain objectivity and independence in a regulated environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities


• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining QA authority

Work Environment

• Combination of office and hangar environments


• Involves interaction with aircraft, maintenance personnel, and technical documentation


• May require occasional travel to support operational or audit requirements

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