Crew Chief - Structures

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: MRO - Structures

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance, and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products, and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role:

The Crew Chief is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a multi-disciplinary crew that executes scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities within an MRO.

Reporting

The Crew Chief reports directly to the Director of Maintenance (DoM).

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance standards and rules.
• Understand and practice strong aircraft maintenance professionalism.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership through communication.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying situations within a team and working groups.
• Demonstrate good judgement and reasoning.
• Ability to organize complex projects.
• Demonstrate time management skills.

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute the project plan created by the Project Manager. Provide input in the planning process as needed and requested.
• Ensure the way all work is completed is consistent and in accordance with company and federal health and safety policies. Address any non-compliance issues with crew members.
• Ensure all work is completed in a timely and profitable manner and in accordance with Avmax's policies and procedures and Transport Canada requirements.
• Plan workforce coverage and prioritize tasks. Ensure all personnel are properly utilized and crew members are working productively throughout the duration of their shift.
• Supervise all trades within your crew to ensure routine and non-routine work is planned, prioritized, and executed correctly and on time throughout the project.
• Work with other groups to expedite maintenance and parts requirements, ensuring minimal impact to the project schedule.
• Performance tasks on the aircraft, including those being carried out by those under their supervision.
• Provide any necessary on-the-job training to uphold a high standard of maintenance for the aircraft.
• Identify and address performance issues on the crew. Escalate performance issues to the Project Manager or DoM for further actioning, as required.
• Review and be fully familiarized with all aspects of Avmax's Maintenance Policy Manual and General Procedures Manual and General Procedures Manual.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-functioning work environment. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Promote company values, vision, and mission.
• Attend training courses as directed by company management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possesses strong aircraft maintenance knowledge but not necessarily on any certain type of aircraft.
• Possess significant experience performing aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to demonstrate strong management, delegation, planning, and leadership skills.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previously been able to demonstrate the ability to listen and communicate skillfully and always deal with people tactfully and professionally in a diverse working environment.

Experience

• Currently holds a valid TCCA AME license, S rating preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.