Michael Gadilov

Michael Gadilov

Director of Quality Assurance @ STELIA Aerospace North America

About

Quality Assurance Professional with over 20 years of experience within Aerospace Defence, and Electronics Industries with proven excellent interpersonal relationships and people management skills who has a strong passion for analysis, continues improvement, and quality assurance excellence • Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management & Computer Science • Practical Engineer of Aviation Diploma • 5+ years of experience in a management role • 20+ years work experience in Quality Assurance within the Aerospace, Defence, and Electronics Industry • 6 years experience as an Aircraft Maintenance & Reliability Planner and Analyst in MRO Company • Lead Auditor of ISO-9001 / AS-9100 with 19 years of experience • Experienced in developing, implementing, and auditing Quality Management Systems • Proficient knowledge of process specifications, engineering documentation, aircraft, and component manuals • Strong knowledge in Problem Solving (Fish Bone Analysis, FMEA, 5 Why, 8D, etc.), Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing methods • Excellent with several software and databases (Oracle, Shear Point, SAP, JDE, TRAX, etc.) • Broad knowledge of manufacturing operations concepts within a challenging environment • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office • Demonstrated analytical skills, problem-solving and interpersonal skills • Adaptable, hard worker, team player, and capable of taking on individual assignments • Transport Canada Security Clearance Level 2 / CGP compliant

Country

Canada

City

Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area

Industry

Defense & Space

Skill

QADirector, Transformational Leadership, ISO 17025, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, ISO 9001, AS9100, Quality Assurance, Team Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft, Aerospace, Aviation, Project Planning, Airworthiness, Analysis, Rotary Wing Maintenance, EASA, Microsoft Office, Maintenance & Repair

Experience

STELIA Aerospace North America

Director of Quality Assurance

STELIA Aerospace North America

LinkedIn
2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Lunenburg, NS

● Lead all aspects of corporate quality requirements and quality activities for all facilities ● Create and implement best practice quality and transformation vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance ● Ensure that quality strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets ● Represent the business to external stakeholders in both audits and collaborative work on quality and transformation activities ● Continually develop both the immediate team and the broader organization to attain operational excellence aligned with the strategy ● Maintain certification and compliance efforts for AS9100, NADCAP and other required certifications

Ultra Maritime

Director of Quality

Ultra Maritime

LinkedIn
2023-2 - 2024-12 · 1 yr 11 mos

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ultra Maritime

Head of Product Assurance

Ultra Maritime

LinkedIn
2022-9 - 2023-2 · 6 mos

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

IMP Aerospace & Defence

Quality Assurance & Calibration Services Manager

IMP Aerospace & Defence

LinkedIn
2019-8 - 2023-3 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Halifax, Canada Area

• Liaising with Program Management, Branch/Department Heads, and associated managers to support program requirements and participate in the resolution of technical/QMS issues • Participating in and supporting Departmental and company Continuous Improvement activities • Managing Corrective Action and Non-conforming product processes • Maintaining of IMP management system documentation • Conducting risk, failure, and root cause analysis in support of company processes • Implementation and monitoring of the internal/external audit program • Chair Material and Warranty Review Boards • Monitoring AVL process including surveys and audits • Supervision & Development of Quality Inspection and Staff • Responsible for customer interface requirements on quality issues • Managing the ISO 17025 accredited calibration service department

IMP Group International

Quality Assurance Manager

IMP Group International

LinkedIn
2019-8 - 2019-8 · 1 mo

Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia

Management of personnel and administration of the Quality Assurance (QA) Department including the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Program to assure compliance with contractual requirements, standards and applicable regulations as it applies to IMP Aerospace, Electronic Systems and Canadian Support Helicopters.

Nautel

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Nautel

LinkedIn
2016-1 - 2019-8 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Hackett's Cove, NS

•Review, assess, and audit Quality Management Systems as well as other internal procedures and processes, and provide follow-up recommendations •Collect and analyse data pertinent to the Quality Management systems •Regular reporting of all quality levels and trends against targets •Failure analysis and root case investigation of reported internal, supplier and customer quality problems •Implementation and follow up for corrective and preventative actions •Assessing and monitoring business process systems for effectiveness •Support development of new products through advanced quality planning & project deliverables •Support for maintaining internal quality database and switching to other QMS system tools •Educate and training on the QMS •Support process change and improvement •Interaction and coordination at all levels, and across all functions

IMP Group International

Quality Assurance Coordinator

IMP Group International

LinkedIn
2014-1 - 2016-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Halifax, Canada Area

• Monitoring Quality Management System documentation and draft updates • Conducting audits, writing reports and providing out briefs • Initiating corrective actions, assess response plan and root cause analysis and conducting follow-up verifications • Performing necessary audit follow-up which includes communicating with auditee on status of action resolution • Conducting product compliance reviews including documentation • Carry out product and aircraft quality conformance and verifications, writing reports and initiating appropriate action • Participating in technical investigations, assess/evaluate results and providing recommendations • Process Material Rejections/Non-Conformances acting upon results • Interpreting specifications, standards and drawings applying to aircraft repairs, component R&O and material manufacture • Participating in Flight/General Safety and 5S surveys • Liaising with IMP departments and external customers on quality matters • Drafting reports and correspondence, maintain records and files

Jazz Aviation LP

Heavy Buyer / Planner - Temporary Work Placement

Jazz Aviation LP

LinkedIn
2013-12 - 2014-1 · 2 mos

Halifax, Canada Area

Purchasing / Operations Support Liaised with internal customers and suppliers to understand needs and ensure products are acquired in a timely manner to adhere to Heavy Maintenance schedules and ensure parts availability does not impact completion of tasks and release of aircraft back to service. Negotiated with suppliers to ensure delivery of parts in accordance with maintenance schedules. Obtained competitive quotations from suppliers, in order to make knowledgeable decisions on purchases Researched product market for the best pricing, and alternate products. Used knowledge of best practices to manage purchasing related costs (i.e. shipping, terms of payment etc.) Maintained accurate and complete records for all purchases . Utilized web based ordering and catalogue systems when available from vendors . Planning & Predraw Reviewed documents ( Heavy Work Packages & Task Cards ) received from Planning to action parts requirements Liaised with Planning and Stores to review stock levels to make a decision to transfer within Jazz locations, or purchase from suppliers based on knowledge of deadlines and costs. Provided stores with the list of parts & tolling prior to aircraft arrival as well as continuously providing updated requirements during the heavy maintenance check. Maintained and communicate parts availability and delivery timelines Ensure stock levels are satisfactory for ongoing operation Vendor Management Monitored aging of Purchase Orders to ensure received in timely manner

IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

Manager of Aircraft Maintenance Planning & Monitoring Dept.

IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

LinkedIn
2006-12 - 2013-5 · 6 yrs 6 mos

• Supervised a team of 7 members from various disciplines including planners and analysts • Audited ISO-9001 / AS-9100 / CAA and ensuring that all requirements are met • Managed, planned and monitored aircraft's maintenance programs • Analyzed and implemented of the authority's AD's, manufactures SB's, customer's and internal engineering orders and specifications • Coordinated between project manager, liaise engineering, line maintenance, and quality assurance departments • Worked with local and international customers to coordinate activities concerning customer's requests • Worked with Civil Aviation Authorities (FAA, EASA, Israeli / Canadian / Cayman / Bermuda CAA's) • Aircraft pre-order consulting

IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

Lead QA Inspector

IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

LinkedIn
1999-11 - 2006-12 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Israel

• Delegated QA inspector as part of repair station approved by FAA and EASA • Performed Internal audits in according with ISO-9001 / AS-9100 • Trained, mentored and assisted new employees in integrating and following companies’ policies and procedures • Worked with internal procedures and customer's quality procedures and engineering specifications • In-process inspection of assemblies and parts manufacturing using test benches and measuring equipment • Represented the company and worked closely with local and international customers • Observed local and international standards and CAA requirements • Assisted with the Implementation of SAP-ERP

Israeli Navy

Lead Mechanic - Chief Engineer

Israeli Navy

1997-8 - 1999-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• In charge of operational and functional systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire protection systems of the boat.

Education

Champlain College

Champlain College

LinkedIn

Business Management & Computer Science

2000 - 2003 · 3 yrs

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