Purpose of Position:

To provide direction and supervision to a team of technicians, in support of the Line Maintenance Operations. This position is responsible for ensuring that the aircraft are maintained in a manner that is consistent with the M.C.M and Transport Canada requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and assist with the coordination of the daily maintenance activity on the company's fleet of aircraft.
• Communicate the status of Line Maintenance mechanical interruptions with MOC.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and appearance is maintained to standards.
• Plan and control the quantity and quality of work of Line Maintenance personnel.
• Ensure that all inspection sheets, log books and inspection tags are completed and forwarded to the appropriate persons.
• Provide on the job instructions, and ensure that personnel are qualified to accomplish the work assigned them.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a clean condition and equipment is of an acceptable standard and that safety and environmental precautions are being observed by all personnel.
• Liaise with Manager, Material Services to ensure that an adequate stock of certified materials and components are available to accomplish the required maintenance.
• Assume the duties of the Manager, Line Maintenance when requested.
• Participate in Union meetings, providing support and feedback.
• Participate in grievance hearings.
• Provide coaching, direction and assistance to all direct reports.
• Coach employees for consistent quality completion of responsibilities. Give feedback and support in conjunction with coaching. Address individual performance issues as they arise following standard Air Canada Regional performance management practices.
• Provide the necessary resources and tool for support staff to perform their duties.
• Demonstrate support and commitment to the diverse needs of staff.
• Communicate and make meaning of department/corporate direction and communication in a timely manner.
• Recruit and select new team members as required.
• Negotiate high quality accountabilities with direct reports and provide performance reviews at least annually.
• Create an open, honest and supportive work environment.
• Encourage ongoing teamwork in meetings, open dialogue, team challenges and informal collective experiences.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• AME license with endorsement on fleet types.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and hold a valid RAIC & AVOP as issued by the Airport Authority.
• Ability to communicate clearly in the English language is a requirement.

Note: Must be fluent in both, English and French for positions in Montreal