Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time permanent.

Location: Calgary, AB.

Division/Department: Leasing

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 Technical Asset Manager reports directly to the Technical Director.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Attitude
• Professionalism
• Organizational
• Change Management
• Focus and Drive
• Mentorship
• Emotional Intelligence

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the contact for maintenance projects in Avmax MRO Facilities as well as third party MROs within Canada and overseas.
• Oversee and approve work scopes for overhaul or exchange of components.
• Working with the audit group to develop work scopes for the return to service and lease delivery requirements as per customer requests.
• Provide technical support for the management of leased aircraft.
• Provide technical expertise for contractual decisions relating to leased aircraft for, lease returns, lease deliveries, aircraft repossession and aircraft purchases.
• Provide input on estimating returns and lease delivery costs.
• Liaise with customers on technical/contractual aspects of leased aircraft.
• Provide advisory services on all technical matters supporting aircraft leasing, purchases, and sales transactions.
• Assist in conducting technical audits.
• Assist the marketing and operations department during aircraft transitions.
• Complete on-lease audits for the Avmax fleet of aircraft, inclusive of international customers.

Qualifications

• Licensed AME M2 or AME-E, experienced on Dash 8 all series, CRJ all series, and 737 classic and NG preferred.
• Good understanding of aircraft acquisition and import/export procedures.
• Good understanding of major repairs and alterations.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for aircraft records. Transport Canada, FAA and EASA.
• Possess the aptitude to quickly understand our client's business and operational activities and capabilities.
• Possess excellent communication skills in English and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.
• Be resourceful with a flexible outlook, can multi-task to handle competing properties and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Solid organization skills, with ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel.

Experience

• At least 7+ years' work experience in a senior or lead maintenance role.
• Previous experience in a similar aviation management role and/ or management role in an international environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office programs and maintenance tracking software (CAMP, Traxxall, Winair).

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 need for accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.