Quality and Airworthiness Advisor - Components

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Reporting to the Senior Director, Regulatory Compliance, Training and Safety , the Quality and Airworthiness Advisor - Components is responsible for supporting investigations and other duties related to the Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance (QA) program within ACM. The incumbent ensures compliance with policies, processes, standards and the CARs through the evaluation of personnel, front line oversight and work performed as it relates to component maintenance.

Accountabilities (Responsibilities):

• Responsible for the application and adherence to the quality control (QA) standards, processes and procedures within their assigned work areas;
• Ensure assigned personnel are aware of and following company policies, procedures and standards as well as customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quality stand-downs in conjunction with vendor management within the assigned work areas where findings of non-compliance or safety hazards warrant;
• Provide support of investigations resulting from any quality escapes, incidents, accidents or reported hazards through the QA/SMS program;
• Ensure that any contracted maintenance organization working for Air Canada are suitably rated and hold the necessary regulatory approvals prior to the work being performed;
• Ensure work performed by contracted organizations for Air Canada is documented correctly and performed by capable and qualified staff;
• Ensure technical data which is provided to MRO’s and vendors is relevant and current for the work being performed;
• Make recommendations to the Manager, Quality assurance and SMS program where improvements to the quality system can be attained;
• Support Air Canada’s Safety Management System by conducting assessments, risk assessments and investigations.
• Promotes Air Canada’s Safety management system programs and enforces the observance of all safety precautions related to the duties of the vendor management personnel;
• Responsible for the inspection and quality assurance activities to ensure conformity to ACM, customer, and regulatory standards;
• Monitor compliance with documented processes and deferrals, either by sampling deferral levels or by following specific requirements.
• Assist in the resolution of conflicting opinions related to the airworthiness of any aeronautical product, with process redesign or initiatives supporting them in the resolution of airworthiness issues;
• Participate in assigned audits and follow up on corrective actions with all business units and vendor’s or MRO’s;
• Carrying out maintenance error, incident or airworthiness concerns investigations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in quality management, or equivalent experience in risk management, quality systems, Safety Management Systems and quality programs or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years diversified experience within an aviation quality and regulatory environment; or relevant experience.
• Experience supporting corrective action plans, safety, and risk management systems.
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety, environmental and other regulatory standards and policies; includes the requirements to maintain a Maintenance Policy Manual.
• Ability to work in a team concept as facilitator, focus on the team success.
• Sound technical and working knowledge of processes, procedures and Information Technology Systems relative to the specific work area.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/coach others with regulatory responsibilities.
• A developed entrepreneurial spirit, good judgment and a superior sense of initiative.
• Shift work may be a requirement for this position.
• Formal training in Quality Assurance and Safety Management System an asset.
• Proficiency with PC (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Project Management Skills an asset.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.