Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (18 months)

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Quality

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 Maintenance Planner for Avmax Chad reports directly to the Director of Quality.

Core Competencies

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Professional and Positive Attitude

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform checks to confirm Maintenance Tracking Program is in compliance with the MSA, CAR, AD, SB and aircraft maintenance inspection programs.
• Prepare and provide monthly Fleet Performance reports and 12 month's maintenance forecasts for each aircraft to Chad Team, Chad Customers, Accounting, Leasing etc.
• Review and update task cards for accuracy using the aircraft maintenance tracking software (Camp). Work closely with Camp analyst and oversee their work.
• Create Maintenance reports, reliability reports monthly or whenever requested as required by the CAMO agreement.
• Determine technical data required for planning and execution of the work to be performed by the air operator.
• Ensure that the Air Operator will receive monthly maintenance updates regarding due tasks and forecast or whenever requested, to always enable status verification of the aircraft, including Total Aircraft Flight Hours and Cycles.
• Maintain and amend the Air Operator Maintenance Programs in accordance with Aircraft Manufacturer's.
• Responsible for the collection of component reliability data and will analyze and assess the data.
• Provide the Air Operator with all the necessary information about the service life-limited components removal/installation so that the Air Operator may update its records
• Responsible for reviewing and updating the flight hours and flight cycles of the fleet by Aircraft Journey Log (AJL) control.
• Make new entries into the logbooks when the components are removed/installed and new AD's/ SB's and Mods are introduced.
• Support Avmax Chad with any administrative, technical requests or concerns as needed.
• Review to ensure the air operators maintenance manuals are always current.
• Maintain and store all air operators supplied aircraft technical records.
• Complete assigned tasks as provided by Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical school diploma.
• AME diploma considered an asset.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Possess strong fundamental technical aircraft knowledge.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of aviation, especially auditing and maintenance program experience.
• Experience with maintenance tracking software CAMP.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, notably Word and Excel.

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.