POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Quality Assurance will lead the daily Quality operations and Quality Management System (QMS) processes and collaborate with AH/AHD Quality partners. The Director of Quality is accountable for the implementation of inspection standards for supply chain, logistics, Shipping, incoming, in-process, quality gates, final and conformity inspections on new or used components and helicopters under the Regulatory requirements of EASA POA, TCCA CAR 561, TCCA CA 571/573 and FAA Part 145 requirements.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace/Aviation/Industrial Engineer/Engineering or related field or 15 years of equivalent experience in a Quality Assurance management role
• Master’s degree considered an asset

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of Aerospace/Aviation Industry, Military or Quality experience and 3 years in a Leadership role Civilian and/or Military.
• AME license considered an asset.
• ASQ certifications considered an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DEMONSTRATED CAPABILITIES

• Proven leader of effective teams which generate results.
• Strong ability to collaborate and work with customers and employees in an international environment.
• Embrace a multicultural, diverse, and global workplace.
• Able to support functions in multiple areas such as repair station, manufacturing, composites, electrical/avionics back shop, warehousing/logistics, dynamic component repair, blades and tail boom.
• Knowledge of aircraft design, maintenance, and manufacturing processes and build cycles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to prioritize and handle demanding workload under a strict time line.
• Proficient at organization planning and manages time proficiently.
• Proven self-starter and adaptability to understand technical issues with a solution oriented approach.
• Customer oriented attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada Regulations CAR 561 and 573 in addition to the related sections for FAA and EASA POA and MOA.
• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Requirements and Systems.
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel.
• Knowledge and Use of SAP considered an asset.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS (SPOKEN, WRITTEN, INFLUENCING, PROFICIENCY IN OTHER LANGUAGES)

• Read, write and understand the English language.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, members of management and customers on schedule status, delivery of aircraft, aircraft documentation and problem resolution.
• Bilingualism (French-English-German or Spanish) an asset.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Professional