Director, Quality

Director, Quality

Location:

Langley, BC, Canada

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At Standard Aero, we solve complex aviation challenges every day through precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As a global leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), we are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence across everything we do.

General Accountability
Reporting to the General Manager with functional alignment to the Vice President, Engineering & Quality, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for the Business Unit Quality function. The  Director, Quality  and  Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM)  ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and corporate requirements while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality systems, and operational performance.

This leader is a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team for the AMO and is responsible for advancing product integrity, regulatory compliance, and quality and safety system effectiveness across all operational processes.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Quality function for the AMO (573) and manufacturing (561) organizations in BC, including QA, audit, technical records, training, and quality management systems functions

Serve as the TCCA-authorized Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) for the AMO covering Standard Aero’s BC sites

Facilitate continuous improvement (CI) initiatives as a process leader and facilitator, and promote CI culture throughout the organization

Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with internal and external standards (including ISO
9001 and AS9110), and customer requirements (civil and military)

Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulatory frameworks, including those of TCCA, FAA, EASA, and other applicable NAAs

Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions

Serve as the primary quality interface with customers, regulators, and internal leadership teams

Drive safety culture, tracking, and reporting, including identification and escalation of flight/product safety concerns to the Flight Safety Review Board

Lead root cause and corrective action investigations, including containment and customer communications

Oversee performance management, talent development, and organizational capability within the quality function

Partner cross-functionally to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance product integrity

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related), Commerce, or a related technical or business discipline; OR a valid Transport Canada AME license (M1, M2, E, or S); OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant quality, manufacturing, or aerospace experience

10+ years of progressive experience in the aviation industry (e.g., MRO, manufacturing, or flight operations)

5+ years of progressive leadership experience in quality, engineering, safety, or process improvement roles, including leading cross-functional teams in a technical environment

Experience developing, implementing, or managing a Quality Management System (QMS) in a regulated environment

2+ years of experience working with aviation regulatory requirements (e.g., TCCA, FAA, EASA, or equivalent regulatory authorities)

2+ years of experience leading or managing audits and corrective action processes, including investigation and resolution of findings

Experience using data and quality metrics to analyze performance and support operational or business decision-making

Experience communicating with and presenting to cross-functional stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience in aviation MRO environments, particularly those operating under TCCA Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

Experience in AS9110, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality systems

Experience as or eligibility to challenge exam for TCCA Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM)

Experience leading continuous improvement (CI) or lean initiatives

Experience in complex, multi-site, or global operations and ability to influence across a matrixed, global organization

Experience with Health & Safety and Environmental functions, including regulatory compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementation of safety and environmental management systems

Benefits that make life better:

Comprehensive Healthcare

Company Pension with 100% company match; up to 5% vested

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

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