Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Morningstar Air Express Inc•Edmonton International Airport , AB

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Morningstar Air Express is seeking an experienced Manager, Regulatory Compliance to join their management team. This position is responsible for implementing and continuously improving the Company’s Quality Assurance (QA) Program and, in collaboration with the Manager, Safety, Security & Risk Management, the Safety Management System (SMS). The role ensures compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs), IOSA standards, company policies, and industry best practices. The Manager, Regulatory Compliance ensures organizational compliance with industry standards and regulations, promotes operational safety, and supports continuous improvement across all operational and maintenance activities.

Requirements

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license
Minimum 6 years of aviation experience in quality assurance, safety management, or maintenance.
Specific Knowledge Requirements: Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
Specific Knowledge Requirements: Safety Management Systems
Specific Knowledge Requirements: Quality Assurance principles and auditing techniques

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or management experience, ideally within the aviation industry or relevant equivalent
Previous auditing experience in the aviation industry or relevant equivalent
Formal SMS and/or Quality Assurance training, including Lead Auditor training
Experience working with aviation quality systems
Experience with IOSA standards
Knowledge of risk management methodologies, root cause analysis and corrective action systems and processes
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems

Responsibilities

Maintain the Company Quality Assurance Program in accordance with applicable CARs, IOSA standards, and company procedures.
Establish and manage an annual audit schedule covering operational and maintenance departments.
Conduct and oversee internal audits, external/vendor audits, and follow-up and verification audits.
Ensure audit findings are properly documented, risk assessed, assigned corrective actions, and tracked through to closure.
Maintain a Corrective Action Tracking System.
Monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements, company manuals and procedures, and approved standards and policies.
Coordinate responses to regulatory audits and inspections.
Liaise with Transport Canada, external auditors, customers, and other regulatory agencies as required.
Prepare audit reports and provide compliance trend analysis to senior management.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Manage document control processes related to QA and compliance activities.
Maintain and promote the Company Safety Management System (SMS).
Ensure the SMS remains compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and company objectives.