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.
Summary
The Manager of Quality Control leads all Quality Control operations within the repair station, driving execution, oversight, and continuous improvement across the function. This role directs and performs inspections on commercial regional aircraft systems-including airframe, avionics, engines, electrical, fuel, hydraulics, and flight controls-ensuring all work meets FAA regulations, company standards, and customer requirements. The position is accountable for upholding the highest levels of safety, quality, and operational integrity while setting the standard for inspection excellence on the floor.
This position reports directly to the Director of Quality and serves as a key leadership role bridging Quality and Production operations.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- MUST HOLD a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Minimum 5 years of aviation maintenance experience
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- Strong aircraft systems and maintenance knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of leadership experience in a 14 CFR Part 145 MRO
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 43 & 145)
- MHI CRJ Series or De Havilland Aircraft (DHC-8) Experience
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, RSQCM, and customer requirements
- Supervise and lead Quality Control Inspectors in daily operations
- Serve as the primary decision authority on product quality issues and airworthiness determinations
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs) and irregularities
- Manage inspector qualifications, training compliance, and inspection authority assignments
- Issue, control, and revoke Inspection Authorizations and stamps as required
- Support and enforce On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs for inspection personnel
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of maintenance documentation and work packages
- Monitor and drive correction of work card discrepancies
- Act as liaison between Quality, Production, and Management to ensure alignment and compliance
- Participate in production meetings while maintaining independent quality oversight
- Promote adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
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 retirement plan.
- Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to and prides itself on being an EEO/AA 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 groups.
- Avmax is a drug free work environment and participates in pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug screening.