Director of Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Engineering

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:

Reporting

The Director of Engineering (DoE) reports directly to the Senior Director of Canadian Operations (SDoCO).

Core Competencies

Team management with excellent interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of aircraft modification practices and procedures

Ethics and integrity

Effective planning and organizing

Effective decision-making and judgement

Effective task & time management

Effective written and verbal communication

Computer literacy with Microsoft Office

Duties & Responsibilities

Sets and support the department's vision, mission and values that support the higher corporate objectives.

Participate in staff acquisition, training, performance reviews, advancement and departure processes.

Define department KPI's in accordance with company strategic objectives. Measure, report and proactively manage the department KPI's.

Maintain and update department procedures manual.

Oversee and coordinate the Engineering product change management process.

Manage and maintain the company's Supplemental Type Certification (STC) portfolio.

Ensure all design and administrative paperwork are maintained in accordance with the company Design Approval Procedures Manual (DAPM) and Engineering Procedure Manuals (EPM).

Support generating quotes and business cases for new STC/RDA/PDA development projects.

Work with Sales and Marketing to determine pricing for the department's STC products and customer support.

Maintain a positive working relationship with TCCA and foreign national airworthiness (CAA) authorities.

Ensure that internal and external audits are conducted in accordance with department requirements.

Manage the department's interactions with customers, suppliers and vendors as required to maintain productive and mutually beneficial relationships.

Assist in the development of annual department budgets.

Any other duties may be assigned by senior management.

Key Performance Indicators

Adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.

Maintenance of the necessary knowledge and technical competency to manage the department effectively.

Ability to foster positive and productive relationships with colleagues, regulators, customers and vendors.

Ability to demonstrate good judgement and decision making.

Ability to identify, analyze, and solve business and technical problems.

Ability to maintain a positive work environment for all staff that encourages excellence and efficiency.

Ability to project a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and represent the company in a positive light.

Ability to manage people and tasks in a logical and organized fashion.

Qualifications

Detailed knowledge of the aviation modification business is required.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred; Advanced degree in a related field (Masters, MBA, etc.) is an asset.

Must be able to effectively communicate (both written and verbal). Presentation skills are an asset.

Knowledge of aircraft certification procedures an asset.

Experience with ISO9001 quality standards and/or AS9100D Aerospace Standards is an asset.

Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.

Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience is an asset.

Willing to travel domestically and internationally when necessary.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Experience

Minimum 12 years of experience in aircraft modification and/or maintenance.

5 years of related aviation management 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.

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