Quality Control Manager, Avionics

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.

About the Role:

The Quality Control Manager – Avionics is responsible for leading the Quality Control function and ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality. This key leadership role is ideal for an experienced AME-E professional who is passionate about operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and developing high-performing quality teams.

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, mentor and develop the Quality Control team, including SCA (Shop Certification Authority) and MCA (Manufacturing Certification Authority) personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Transport Canada requirements and company quality procedures.
• Oversee in-process inspections, receiving inspections, final inspections, independent inspections, buy-backs and functional testing.
• Review and approve maintenance releases, technical records and traceability documentation.
• Provide quality oversight and technical support for aircraft maintenance, avionics modifications, manufacturing, and component repair activities
• Lead internal quality audits and prepare for Transport Canada, customer and OEM audits.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver technical and certification training for ACA, SCA and MCA personnel.
• Champion Safety Management System (SMS) principles and foster a proactive culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and customers to resolve technical and quality issues.

Qualifications

• Valid Canadian AME-E License
• 10+ years of avionics maintenance, inspection or component overhaul experience
• Previous ACA, SCA, MCA or equivalent certification authority experience preferred
• Leadership experience managing quality, inspection or maintenance teams
• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada CARs, AMO requirements and airworthiness regulations
• Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, internal audits and technical documentation
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and MRO quality systems is considered a strong asset
• Excellent communication, coaching, organizational and decision-making skills

Experience

• Experience working in AMO and MRO environments
• Performed avionics installations, modifications, and troubleshooting
• Maintained airworthiness, maintenance releases, and configuration control
• Supported regulatory and customer audits
• Contributed to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives

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.