Maintenance Quality Assurance Manager - Winnipeg - Keewatin Air LP

Description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Join Our Team at Keewatin Air - Your Career, our Commitment, Let's Make a Difference

With over 50 years of distinguished service and 120,000 flight hours, Keewatin Air stands as the premier choice for air medical transport in the Canadian Arctic. Our advanced fleet, equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, delivers critical care in the most remote and challenging environments, profoundly impacting the communities we serve.

From isolated locations to hospital transfers, our highly trained teams meticulously manage every aspect of the transport process, showcasing our unwavering commitment to excellence.

We are more than a transport service, we are a lifeline for the Arctic, dedicated to compassion and excellence in every mission.

Locations: Cambridge Bay, Churchill, Iqaluit, Igloolik, Ottawa, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife

J ob Summary:
The Maintenance Quality Assurance Manager is responsible to ensure the maintenance quality assurance program described in the Maintenance Policy Manual and any documents incorporated by reference are compliant with the Canadian Aviation Regulation. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with maintenance regulations, promoting continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum: Completion of Grade 12 (High School Diploma)
• Preferred: Post-secondary education in Aircraft Maintenance, aviation, quality assurance, or a related field
• 2 years experience in in Quality Assurance/Data Control, Records Audit
• Strong understanding of Aircraft Maintenance Regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and apply regulatory standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Willingness to travel as required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable transportation Security clearances
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Current Criminal Record Check and Adult Abuse Registry
• Indigenous Awareness and/or Cultural Diversity training considered an asset

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assisting in Managing the Quality Assurance system as described in theMaintenance Policy Manual and Documents Incorporated by Reference
• Ensuring the requirements of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and theMaintenance Policy Manual are complied with through the Quality Audit process
• Reporting audit results to QA Manager
• Identifying, initiating, recommending, or providing solutions to quality problemsthrough designated channels
• Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions taken as a result of an audit
• Retaining and safeguarding audit documents, submitting audit documents asrequired, ensuring confidentiality and treating privileged information with discretion
• Supporting the Quality Assurance Manager
• Appointing KAL staff or external agencies to perform quality assurance duties
• Ensuring the amendment, maintenance and distribution of all manuals required bythe Quality Assurance System
• Performing base audits and supplier audits as required
• Participating in assessment of AD's, SB's and Technical Bulletins as required
• Assisting in Ensuring the requirements of Workplace Safety and Healthregulations are complied with by the company and staff
• Performing special assignments
• Other duties assigned

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to operational and clinical sites. May include time spent in aviation facilities or subbases to conduct audits and evaluations
• Schedule: 8 hours per day - Monday to Friday (7:30 am to 4:00 pm) (Available evening/Weekend if required)
• Frequent travel is required to various locations for internal and external audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities
• Tools & Equipment: Daily use of desktop or laptop computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for audit reports, data analysis, and presentations
• Physical Demands: May involve prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and occasional standing or walking during site visits. Must be able to carry audit materials and documentation
• Collaboration: Regular interaction with medical personnel, flight operations teams, and regulatory bodies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital

Do you want to build a career in aviation with a leader in the air ambulance industry? Are you ready to commit to your professional success and join an equally committed organization? Are you seeking competitive compensation and benefits?

KAL offers employees a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Company Events
• Critical Illness Insurance Coverage
• Employee Educational Assistance
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Discount Travel, car rental, retail, and gym membership
• Group Insurance (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Vision Coverage)
• RRSP match
• Retention Bonus
• Wage Increase (Annual)

At Keewatin Air, we actively encourage and support employee career development by providing internal training programs that assist employees in growing professionally within the organization. Also, we support employees who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the company at established educational institutions.

Mission:

We will distinguish ourselves by being the leaders in safe, high quality aeromedical service and air transport, through a total commitment of improving service, listening to our customer needs, and an uncompromising integrity in everything we do

Values:

• Leadership— We will lead the aeromedical field by consistently providing excellence in patient care and education.
• Safety— We will separate ourselves in the air transportation field through our uncompromising commitment to Safety.
• Adaptability— We are able to exceed our customer's expectations by providing exceptional, reliable services in the remote and challenging environments in which we operate.
• Growth— We encourage the development and continuous improvement of our operations through innovation and forward-thinking.
• Communication— We maximize our operations through clear, effective, and efficient communication with our stakeholders.
• Teamwork— We invest in the growth and development of each employee through mentorship, encouragement, and training.
• Respect - We foster an atmosphere and culture of respect, honesty, and fairness for all members of our team.

Keewatin Air LP values and support employment equity and workplace diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.