Quality Control Manager, Heavy Maintenance

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading inspection activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing the Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) team to maintain the highest standards of safety, airworthiness, and maintenance quality.

Reporting The Quality Control Manager 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 team, including allocation and oversight of ACAs.

Ensure all aircraft maintenance and inspections comply with Transport Canada regulatory requirements.

Oversee in-process inspections, final inspections, buy-backs, and function checks.

Verify accuracy and traceability of all technical records and maintenance documentation.

Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Engineering to support project requirements.

Conduct internal audits, root-cause analyses, and support corrective/ preventive action processes.

Deliver ACA training to develop personnel competency and ensure full compliance with CARs requirements for certification privileges and maintenance release authority.

Provide ongoing mentorship and support training to ACA's and maintenance personnel.

Maintain audit readiness and act as the primary liaison during customer and regulatory audits.

Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout the organization.

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.

Strong working knowledge of aviation quality systems and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

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.

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