Director, Quality Control

What is Voyageur Aviation Corp.?

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At Voyageur Aviation Corp., we deliver innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements. We are an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including, advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations both internationally and domestically supporting humanitarian missions, cargo, and workforce movements to remote communities. Our headquarters are in North Bay, Ontario, and we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.

What we offer and what makes us special:

• We stand out as a leading company engaged in exceptionally distinctive projects, spanning captivating destinations worldwide, and collaborating with extraordinary and exclusive clients.
• We can turn your wildest imagination into reality, whether it's complete plane restructuring and modernization, complex maintenance, or a comprehensive plane redesign.
• Our team comprises the best, with unparalleled expertise. No one else on Earth can match what we achieve. We are true pioneers in avionic technology.
• Abundant growth opportunities await you here. Our employees choose to stay for the long term, thriving in a culture of continuous learning and boundless possibilities.
• We've got you covered! Our comprehensive benefits program is employer-paid and includes extended health care, out-of-country insurance, as well as life and disability coverage.
• Additionally, we offer a retirement pension plan, an employee and family assistance plan, and participation in the Employee Share Ownership Plan (TSX: CHR).

Explore your next role:

The Director of Quality Control is responsible for ensuring that the company remains compliant with aviation regulations, providing departmental direction and oversite developing and managing the department budget and ensuring actions promote favorable and strong relationships between Voyageur and its customers, service providers and regulatory agencies.

• Ensure company compliance to aviation regulations by:

a) Monitoring changes to Canadian and foreign aviation regulations.

b) Creation of new and amendment of existing policies / procedures regarding Voyageur’s Approved Maintenance Organizations.

• Support Voyageurs Corporate and Commercial requirements by:

a) Facilitating the transfer of aircraft registrations to Voyageur

b) Facilitate the issuance Certificates of Airworthiness both Imports and Exports through the Transport Canada Ministers Delegate,

c) Filing of any documents with Transport Canada as required for the continued operation of the company.

• Support the companies Safety Management and Quality Assurance requirements through.

a) Completing Quality Non-Conformance investigations, related to the company’s Approved Maintenance Organizations, and creating and implementing effective corrective action plans.

b) Aiding SRMS Investigators and Quality Auditors in the investigation of irregularities and internal audits.

• Oversee the management of the Approved Maintenance Organizations training requirements to ensure they

a) Remain in compliance with regulation.

b) Relevant to the company’s current needs and future growth plans.

• Monitoring the department's overall performance to.

a) Identify, create strategies and implementation methods for improving quality, performance and efficiencies within the department.

b) Provide managers the necessary resources to meet their goals.

c) Conduct candid and unbiased manger performance reviews.

d) Ensure managers comply with company and legal requirements.

• Asses short- and long-term company projections to provide department fiscal planning that can effectively support the organization through preparation of business plans and department budgets, ensuring.

a) Adequate department staffing levels

b) Relevant, consistent, and reliable Technical Publication subscription management.

• Liaise with customers, vendors and regulatory authorities on Quality matters relating to:

a) Publication licensing agreements.

b) Aircraft deliveries.

c) Audits

d) Regulatory Matters

Your Distinctive Ingredients for Success:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Quality Control field; 5 of which must be in a management role.
• Teamwork – must be able to work effectively with the safety team, other Voyageur stakeholders, and Chorus entities.
• Superior verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills to effectively lead managers.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, business operations and regulatory requirements.
• Innovative mindset to create new, effective solutions.
• Analytical skills to interpret data.
• Ability to interpret Canadian and foreign aviation regulations and how they affect the company policies and procedures.
• Ability to problem solve and suggest improvements, implement changes.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our North Bay location.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

Eligibility
You must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit), provide a clear Criminal Background Check, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

You belong here!

Voyageur Aviation Corp. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Are you currently employed by Voyageur? Yes/No
• What are you salary expectations look like for this role?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (required)
• Quality Control: 8 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Bay, ON P1B 8G2 (required)

Work Location: In person