Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Porter Airlines Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines Inc. is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to support the line maintenance team on a range of regular and ad-hoc initiatives, including coordinating return to service of aircraft during AOG events and hands-on support.

You will monitor workforce levels, ensure compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations, supervise maintenance staff, review RAAS-based records, and lead safety and quality within the SMS framework.

Qualifications

• Possess a Transport Canada AME license, M2, E or S.
• Endorsed, via approved course, on the aircraft type under supervision.
• Have at least 5 years maintenance experience with an Air Carrier or AMO.
• Must understand Canadian Aviation Regulations for duties.
• Must be knowledgeable on Porter RAAS software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workforce levels and adjust for workload as required.
• Ensure deferred aircraft defects are handled per policies.
• Ensure standards of work are carried out by supervised personnel.
• Review computer-based records for vehicle inspections, M.A.R. tracking and Pre-Flight Checklists.
• Coordinate and supervise inspection and rectification of defects and maintenance/modification of aircraft.
• Ensure maintenance records are completed per policy.
• Provide equipment, facilities and training to maintenance personnel under supervision.
• Oversee timekeeping, overtime approvals and labor reporting.
• Lead health and safety inspections for all work areas.
• Lead ACA role as needed.
• Participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Customer Service

Initiative

Results Focus

Communication

Education

Transport Canada AME license (M2/E/S)

Tools

RAAS

Job description

Support the line maintenance team on a wide range of regular and ad-hoc initiatives, including coordinating the return to service of aircraft during AOG events and actual hands‑on support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor workforce levels and adjust for workload as required.
• Ensure that all deferred aircraft defects are handled in accordance with current company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that recognized standards of work are carried out by personnel under their supervision.
• Review computer based records for vehicle inspections, Maintenance Alert tracking and Pre-Flight Checklists.
• Coordinate and supervise the inspection and rectification of defects and the maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul and alteration of all aircraft and aircraft functions.
• Ensure that maintenance records are completed according to company policy.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel under their supervision have the necessary equipment, facilities and training required to properly accomplish their duties in support of maintenance activities on aircraft and aeronautical products.
• Responsible for timekeeping, overtime approvals and labor detail reporting on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Responsible for health and safety inspections for all work areas, including vehicles, controlled by the company.
• Will assume the role of the Lead, ACA as the need arises.
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Possess a Transport Canada AME license, M2, E or S
• Endorsed, via an approved course, on the aircraft type under their supervision.
• Have at least 5 years maintenance experience with an Air Carrier or AMO
• Must be knowledgeable of the provisions set out in the Canadian Aviation Regulations for the proper performance of their duties
• Must be knowledgeable on Porter Airlines’ computer based maintenance software, RAAS