Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: MRO

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 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance (AME - M) reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to details
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Confidentiality
• Excellent investigation and critical-thinking ability
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Organization and time management skills

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Report unserviceable maintenance equipment to their assigned Crew Chief.
• Carry out inspections on aircraft following the applicable standards of airworthiness.
• Ensure that all reportable service difficulties and maintenance irregularities are completed and forwarded to Quality Assurance and SMS in a timely manner.
• Attend training courses as directed by company management.
• Ensure all defects being deferred have been done following proper procedures.
• Ensure material required for defect recertifications has been researched accurately and placed on order.
• Provide technical assistance or guidance to the crew.
• Communicate when tasks are complete so the next trade can move on the job.
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical, electrical or hydraulic systems to identify failures or potential failures and adjust or repair affected systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manual, and established procedures.
• Maintain and repair airframe engine and propeller systems.
• Perform and document routine and heavy maintenance.
• Ensure the work environment is safe and clean.
• Perform and document routine and heavy maintenance.
• Ensure the work environment is safe and clean.
• Promote company values, vision, and mission.
• Certify aircraft for return to services.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the field.
• Dash-8 and CRJ experience is considered 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.