Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Location: Calgary, AB
Division/Department: Quality
Available vacancies: 1
Reporting The Quality Control Manager - Heavy Maintenance reports directly to the Director of Quality.
Core Competencies- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Technical accuracy and sound judgement.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities- Lead and manage the Quality Control function, including oversight of inspection personnel and Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) and Shop Certification Authority (SCA) holders.
- Ensure all inspections, maintenance release activities, and certification functions are carried out in accordance with CARs, the MPM, and the GPM.
- Exercise control over inspection activities, including receiving, in-process, final inspections, and return-to-service approvals.
- Ensure all work is performed and certified in accordance with approved data, including manufacturer's instructions and approved engineering data.
- Verify completeness, accuracy, and traceability of all technical records and maintenance documentation prior to certification.
- Ensure maintenance release is only issued when all required work and inspections have been satisfactorily completed.
- Maintain independence of inspection and certification functions from production where required.
- Monitor maintenance activities for compliance with regulatory, airworthiness, and company requirements.
- Identify and control non-conformances and support root cause and corrective action processes.
- Ensure proper control and use of calibrated tools, equipment, and test devices.
- Administer and control certification activities (ACA and SCA), ensuring privileges are exercised within scope of authorization and supported by complete and accurate technical records.
- Ensure personnel performing inspection and certification functions are trained, qualified, and current in accordance with CARs and company training requirements.
- Provide guidance and standardization to certification personnel (ACA and SCA) and maintenance personnel.
- Support Quality Assurance activities and maintain audit readiness for regulatory and customer oversight.
- Promote compliance with the Safety Management System (SMS), including reporting of hazards, occurrences, and quality findings.
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout the organization.
Qualifications- Valid AME License (M2) with extensive heavy maintenance, modification, and inspection experience.
- Type endorsement courses for Dash 8-100/200/300/400 and CRJ series aircraft are strong assets.
- Prior ACA Authorizations or experience performing independent inspections preferred.
Experience- Strong working knowledge of aviation quality systems and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
- Experience leading inspection teams within an AMO environment is an asset.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organization abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Our recruitment commitments:- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
- Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
