Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Avionics

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 Avionics Install Operations Lead reports directly to the Avionics Manager.

Core Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Problem Solving Skills
• Professionalism
• Team Player
• Mentorship/ Coaching

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control Install resources and workload effectively.
• Analyze, modify, and modernize work methods to ensure efficient and timely work priorities are met.
• Ensure the safety of shop personnel by implementing and enforcing proper safety procedures.
• Ensure personnel are trained in appropriate safety procedures and processes, promoting a safety-conscious culture.
• Understand and implement hazardous waste disposal methodologies in compliance with regulations.
• Supervise shop personnel effectively by assigning work, arranging training, and managing scheduled time off.
• Evaluate the performance of personnel under your direction and provide constructive feedback for development.
• Respond to internal and external customer needs promptly and authoritatively, including the preparation and authorization of customer quotes.
• Act as a liaison between Quality Control Inspector and Managers to address customer concerns and feedback.
• Work closely with the Quality Control, acting as a QC delegate for the Avionics division.
• Ensure accurate and thorough completion of technical records, worksheets, inspection task cards and job cards by maintenance personnel.
• Analyze divisional sales and production targets, identifying opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Devise marketing plans, strategies, and media for advertising to promote the shop\'s capabilities.
• Conduct regular departmental assessments for operations and growth, identifying areas for improvement.
• Work with HR for interviews, hiring, and termination of employment, ensuring a skilled and motivated team.
• Ensure that all reportable Service Difficulty Reports, Irregularities and other required reports are completed and forwarded to the Quality Control Manager, SMS, and other relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Promote and embody company\'s value, vision, and mission, fostering a positive motivated work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Transport Canada Certified AME- E License required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Shows integrity, ingenuity and assertiveness in the performance of tasks.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills with good quality workmanship.
• Employee is expected to work towards obtaining an ACA.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years\' experience in the field.
• Prior supervisor experience is an asset.

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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