Employment Type: Full-time Permanent.

Location: Calgary, AB.

Division/Department: MRO

Available vacancies: Multiple

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 Apprentice E reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Attitude
• Problem-solving
• Professionalism
• Team Player

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out avionics repairs, and/or modifications on customer aircraft as assigned to them under supervision by a technician or crew chief.
• Review and be fully familiarized with all aspects of Avmax's Policy Manual and General Procedures Manual. Compliance with both manual's policy and procedure are mandatory.
• Complete required regulatory and company paperwork and ensure that paperwork is up to date and accurate and maintain the integrity of all issued documents.
• Provide regular job status updates and report all defects and work stoppages to the Crew Chief and/or delegate.
• Report unserviceable equipment to the assigned Crew Chief and/or delegate.
• Notify Crew Chief of all defects discovered during repairs.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Ensure that all maintenance and safety precautions are observed when carrying out assigned activities.
• Promote company values, vision, and mission.
• Attend training courses as directed by company management.
• Continuous improvement recommendations.

Qualifications

• Possess strong fundamental aircraft knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attending or completed a Transport Canada approved AME approved course.

Experience

• Dash 8 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.