Quality Control Manager, Avionics

Arden White; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden White is partnering with a leading aviation organisation to recruit an experienced Quality Control Manager (Avionics) in Canada. The role leads the QC function, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence across avionics maintenance and component repair.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, you will drive audits, CAPA and training while collaborating with Engineering, Production and customers to resolve quality issues and maintain airworthiness.

Qualifications

• Valid Canadian AME-E Licence is required.
• 10+ years' experience in avionics maintenance, inspection or component overhaul.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance or an MRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of CARs, AMO requirements and airworthiness regulations.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 and MRO quality systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Quality Control team, including certification personnel.
• Ensure compliance with CARs, company procedures and industry standards.
• Oversee inspections and testing throughout receiving, in-process and final stages.
• Review maintenance releases, technical records and traceability documentation.
• Provide quality oversight for avionics modifications, manufacturing and component repair.
• Lead internal quality audits and support regulatory, customer and OEM audits.
• Drive RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training programmes.
• Promote SMS principles across the organisation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and customers to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Decision making

Education

AME licence (Canada)

Certification authority experience (ACA/SCA/MCA)

Job description

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.
• Excellent long term career progression.
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised aviation organisation.

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.