Quality Control Manager – Heavy Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Quality

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

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.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.