Manager of Quality Control - GTF

AVmax; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Optimal benefits plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

A global aviation service provider is seeking a Quality Control Manager to ensure compliance with customer quality requirements and supervise Quality Control Inspectors in Great Falls, Montana. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience, strong knowledge of aviation regulations, and an Airframe and Power Plant certification. The position offers a competitive compensation package and requires effective communication to foster a drug-free workplace and promote company values.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of aviation regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Possesses strong fundamental aircraft knowledge.
• Demonstrated capability in the field of expertise.
• Familiar with FAA Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to customer quality requirements.
• Assist inspectors in quality decisions.
• Supervise Quality Control Inspectors and activities.
• Ensure training for crew members is up-to-date.
• Certify inspection authority for qualified personnel.

Skills

Aviation regulations knowledge

Strong fundamental aircraft knowledge

Problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Airframe and Power Plant certification

Job description

Overview

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. 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 capabilities in Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized DAO; the maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized MRO.

Reporting

The Quality Control Manager reports directly to the Director of Quality.

Core Competencies

• Organizational
• Change Management
• Problem Solving
• Focus & Drive
• Emotional Intelligence
• Building trust
• Critical Thinking

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to customer quality requirements.
• Assist inspectors in making decisions on product quality issues.
• Ensure the effective operation of corrective and preventive action systems.
• Ensure that all reportable Service Difficulty Reports and Irregularities are completed and forwarded to Quality Assurance.
• Handle the day-to-day activities of supervising Quality Control Inspectors.
• Ensure all crew members training is up-to-date and completed.
• Act as a liaison between Quality Control Inspectors and Managers.
• Ensure Work card Kickbacks are corrected and returned to control room in a timely manner.
• Assist in paperwork accuracy and completion.
• Ensure Training courses as directed by company.
• Ensure consistent communication with the Quality Control Inspectors.
• Attend Production meetings.
• Promote company values, vision, and mission.
• Certify and assign (or remove) Delegated or Full time Inspection Authority to qualified personnel including the authorization or revocation for inspection stamps.
• Accomplish or direct on-the-job training to support inspection personnel initial and recurrent skills development.
• Responsible for the functions listed in the Primary and Secondary Functions List, RSQCM 2.A.1.3.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of aviation regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Possesses strong fundamental aircraft knowledge.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in the field of expertise.
• Possesses an Airframe and Power Plant certification.
• Familiar with FAA Regulations.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' Aviation experience.

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 being an EEO/AA employer and celebrates diversity. Avmax Group Inc. has policies to prevent discrimination in hiring practices on the basis of protected groups.
• Avmax is a drug-free work environment and participates in pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug screening.