Crew Chief

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Crew Chief - Heavy Maintenance is responsible for supervising, assigning, inspecting and certifying job tasks.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
• Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
• Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities
• Able to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and provide sound judgment
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with all departments, business partners and customers
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to effectively train and develop personnel within their department
• Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and effective manner
• Customer Service-oriented with a commitment to exceptional service
• Proven time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Willing to take initiative to make personal and organizational improvements

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Quality control of the work performed, and the timely completion of work (ref: AWM 573.207) by personnel on their crews
• Identify and report abnormal occurrences as defined by CAR 625 Appendix G (all maintenance shall be performed using the methods, techniques, practices, parts, materials, tools, equipment, and test apparatus specified by the manufacturer of the aeronautical product
• Review scheduled and unscheduled maintenance required and assign tasks to personnel on their crew
• Ensure that dispatch procedures, as per the applicable MCM are followed with respect to maintenance activities
• Assist and step in for department as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• Transport Canada AME License with an M1 and/or M2 rating
• Minimum five years of experience with M1 (m1/m2 preferred)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
• Minimum two years supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Physically able to perform all listed job duties
• Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
• Work in a shop environment with full range of movement including, but not limited to, bending, sitting, standing, lifting to a maximum of 50lbs, pushing and pulling daily
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors; employee must be able to adapt to all outdoor weather conditions