Avionics Production Lead - Dorval, Canada - Top Aces

Top Aces

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Dorval, Canada

2 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defense founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots.

We provide advanced adversary air (ADAIR) and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide.

Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day

Join our team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the work for Top Aces (TA) aircraft maintenance technicians and maintenance support staff assigned to AAMS Production
Ensure that all aircraft maintenance technicians and maintenance support staff adhere to the Company MCM/MPM, Transport Canada regulations, DND regulations, TA Flight Safety program, TA Health and Safety program and QMS processes
Ensure Schedule adherence of modification programs to ensure ontime delivery to internal customer
Report on a semidaily basis, to the Production Manager, the status of the aircraft progress
Develop and maintain a Technician Manpower Schedule for local operations including time sheet approval signatures and logging
Coordinate maintenance activities and discrepancy resolution with receiving base as required
Engineering support for request resolution including but not limited to dimensional checks on wing and relaying technician provided dispositions
Print/Monitor/Control Task Cards and Discrepancies in Aircraft binders and TA electronic record keeping system
Publish weekly the Technician Manpower Schedule that reflects the latest operational requirements, with at least two (2) weeks of advance notice, if possible, when travel is required for an aircraft maintenance technician
Ensure deployment support travel plans are arranged for employees as requested
Attend biweekly steering preparation to review the latest production schedule and plan for new taskings or changes to existing taskings for optimum use of resource assignments
Monitor maintenance plans on a regular basis to close all applicable aircraft tasks and discrepancies on time
Ensure good communication and strong relationships with local contractors and internal support teams
Provide managerial support to the onsite technicians
Ensure EHS protocols are followed throughout the base
Ensure that all RAMCO entries are made in a timely manner and in accordance with the MCM/MPM
Closely followup on AOG and Critical Logistics requirements and direct alternate plans if required during aircraft maintenance to ensure availability of aircraft to meet the delivery schedule on a daily basis
Approve Overtime requests for Top Aces local production operations
Travel to other bases as required by the production scheduler or the VP of Production
Act as the local designated official (DO) for the Controlled Goods Program
Represent the Production Manager in their absence as required
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Perform related duties as assigned by the VP of Production

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum three (3) years of experience with flight and maintenance operations;
Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead a team in a diversified and changing high tempo environment
Positive, professional attitude, identify and resolve issues proactively with mínimal supervision
Hold a valid Transport Canada AME-E, AME
M2 license, preferred
Knowledge of RAMCO ERP, an asset
Proven track record to support and lead safe operations: OHS, Flight Safety, procedures, Human Factors etc.
Good customer service skills
Good time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of Airworthiness processes with Transport Canada and DND. Controlled Goods Program, Security Management, ITAR, Military and civilian maintenance. Quality Control an asset;
Strong communicator who disseminates and obtains information with discretion professionalism and diplomacy.
Fluent in English language in order to read, understand and interpret manuals, policies and procedures
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
Strong Business Acumen (presentations, reports, fact analysis)
Positive, professional attitude and the ability to take initiative and be a selfstarter
Sense of Urgency / Focus on results and deadlines
Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Service, Together, Excellence and Integrity