Quality Assurance Inspector

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Quality

Available vacancies: 1

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.

About the Role:

Reporting

The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Professionalism
• Attention to detail and Accuracy
• Problem Solving

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete internal audits as required to maintain the Avmax Quality Assurance program.
• Review and maintain supplier self-audits and maintain the Company's vendor/supplier list.
• Complete customer self-audits and maintain customer files.
• Follow up on internal audit findings.
• Conduct investigations as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) preferred.
• Relevant education, experience, and knowledge of aviation regulations and quality control procedures.
• A thorough understanding of the requirement outlined in the AS9100 standard preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses strong fundamental aircraft knowledge.
• Demonstrates ability to motivate employees.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in an aviation environment, particularly in quality assurance or inspection roles, is essential.
• Proficiency in conducting audits, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Thorough knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), particularly those related to airworthiness and maintenance, is crucial.
• Familiar with the principles of Quality Management System (QMS) and how they are applied within an aerospace context, including document control, process control, and continuous improvement is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.

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 pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity 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 grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.