Quality Control Manager, Avionics Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Quality Control Manager
Quality Control Manager
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About the role
Arden White is delighted to be partnering with a leading aviation organisation to recruit an experienced Quality Control Manager (Avionics).
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced aviation quality professional to join a well-established MRO organisation operating on a global scale. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence across avionics maintenance and component repair activities. If you're passionate about aviation quality, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Quality, you will lead the Quality Control function, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations while supporting maintenance, manufacturing and component repair operations.
You'll work closely with Engineering, Production and senior stakeholders to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and airworthiness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop the Quality Control team, including certification personnel. Ensure compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), company procedures and industry standards. Oversee receiving inspections, in process inspections, final inspections, independent inspections and functional testing. Review and approve maintenance releases, technical records and traceability documentation. Provide quality oversight for aircraft maintenance, avionics modifications, manufacturing and component repair activities. Lead internal quality audits and support regulatory, 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 programmes. Promote Safety Management System (SMS) principles throughout the organisation. Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production and customers to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
About You
To be successful within this position you will ideally possess
Valid Canadian AME-E Licence. Minimum of 10 years' experience within avionics maintenance, inspection or component overhaul. Previous ACA, SCA, MCA or equivalent certification authority experience. Leadership experience managing quality, inspection or maintenance teams. Strong knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), AMO requirements and airworthiness regulations. Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, technical documentation and internal audits. Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and MRO quality systems would be highly advantageous. Excellent leadership, communication, coaching and decision making skills.
Experience Required
Previous experience within an aircraft maintenance or MRO environment. Hands on experience with avionics installations, modifications and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of maintenance releases, configuration control and continued airworthiness. Experience supporting regulatory and customer audits. Proven ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence.
What's on Offer
Permanent full time position. Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits package. Pension scheme. Excellent long term career progression. Opportunity to join a globally recognised aviation organisation.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced aviation professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Rob Woodward at Arden White for a confidential discussion.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we can only contact candidates who have been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details on our database and contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience.
About Us
Arden White specialises in Aerospace and Aviation recruitment across the UK and internationally. We partner with leading aviation organisations to recruit high-calibre professionals across Engineering, Maintenance, CAMO, Compliance, Quality, Flight Operations, Commercial and Executive leadership positions.
We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, consultative service to both clients and candidates, building long-term relationships based on trust, expertise and results.
Please note: Arden White is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in Canada without the need for sponsorship.
About Arden White
For Engineers | By Engineers.
Arden White offers creative recruitment support across the F1, Motorsport, Aviation, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence & Manufacturing industries.
Built on years of hands on engineering experience, coupled with extensive knowledge of engineering recruitment, you can be sure you're engaging professionals who know the jobs you're hiring for.
Our consultants include qualified Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers.
This experience gives us a unique advantage. A real understanding of your needs, so we're able to quickly and effectively deliver against your recruitment priorities and objectives.
Why us?
Engineering is in our DNA, and the heart of everything we do.
We've run successful engineering companies, created bespoke manufacturing solutions, implemented niche design projects, and delivered complex production programmes. We've worn the t-shirt, and that makes us proudly passionate about all things engineering.
We also believe people are key to business growth. To do that, we work hard to ensure our own teams have the support, freedom, and tools to go above and beyond to deliver against our customer’s requirements.
We are interconnected - not ruled by one voice. No single person has all the answers, and we embrace the thoughts and ideas of everyone we speak to.
That's why we offer a relaxed and professional service to all our candidates and clients.
This includes a bespoke recruitment plan for every single client, and effective marketing services to showcase opportunities across the sectors we cover. From these foundations, we're able to deliver a recruitment experience that our competitors simply can't match.
We know engineering. We know recruitment. And we know how a personal touch is recognised, appreciated, and remembered.
Want your engineering recruitment in the hands of qualified engineers? You should get in touch.