Quality Assurance Specialist

FTAI Aviation; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation, personal days, holidays, and

Parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental and VIs

Virtual Health Care (24/7)

Wellness Spending Account

EFAP with counselling

RRSP with company matching

Job summary

FTAI Aviation is seeking a bilingual Quality Assurance professional to conduct audits of maintenance, safety, and operations, ensuring compliance with CARs and international standards. You will investigate incidents, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions across multiple teams.

The role emphasizes contributing to the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and continuous improvement programs, collaborating with operations, engineering, and repair centers to sustain peak quality and safety

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English.
• Minimum 3 years Quality Assurance experience in aviation.
• Experience with aviation maintenance, operations, and QA programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of maintenance, operational, and safety systems to ensure regulatory compliance (CARs, international standards).
• Investigate incidents and discrepancies, analyze trends, and prepare root cause reports.
• Verify activities and documentation meet applicable aviation regulations and safety standards.
• Monitor QA process adherence, identify gaps, and drive corrective and preventive actions across teams.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely completion.
• Support the Safety Management System (SMS) development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply statistical quality control, lean concepts, and six-sigma tools for process improvement.
• Liaise with operations, repair center, and engineering on QA matters.

Skills

Bilingual (Fr & En)

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

6S

RCCA

5 Whys

Job description

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsibilities:

• Conducting audits and inspections: Perform internal audits of maintenance, operational, and safety systems to ensure compliance with regulations such Transport Canada's CARs, international standards and company policies, such as the Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM) and other international regulations.
• Investigating issues: Investigate incidents and discrepancies, analyze trends, and take part in root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences and create reports
• Ensuring regulatory compliance: Verify that all activities and documentation adhere to applicable aviation regulations (e.g., CARs), safety standards, and other requirements.
• Monitor adherence to QA process, identify gaps and work multiple teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Implementing corrective actions: Follow up on, monitor, and ensure the timely completion of corrective and preventive actions identified during audits occurrence and SMS reporting.
• Continuous improvement: Support the development and implementation of the company's Safety Management System (SMS) and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses
• Quality Assurance support/liaison with the various areas such as operations, repair center, engineering etc.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be bilingual (French and English)
• Must have 3 years Quality Assurance Environment experience.
• Minimum of 3 year of technical engine maintenance experience or repair shop experience
• In this function the candidate must be open minded to address Culture Change, listening and share best practices within the Safety Culture mindset.
• Abilities to support shop floor employees and other support group (customer support/ Engineering) with QA and regulatory related issues.
• Experience with aviation maintenance, operations, and quality assurance programs.
• Experience with investigation tools and methodologies such as 6S, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and 5 Whys for problem-solving and process improvement
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for writing reports and collaborating with various teams and regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning

Equal Opportunity Statement:

FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.

Language Requirements in Quebec:

Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.