Avionics Program Manager, Firefighting Fleet Modernization

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited in Calgary seeks a Manager, Fleet Modernization to lead avionics programs for AFF aircraft. You will drive schedule, cost, scope, and certification across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include defining program plans, managing risks and recovery actions, coordinating with regulators, suppliers, and customers, and delivering on-time milestones while upholding safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in aerospace, aviation, avionics, or related field with program management experience.
• At least 3 years in leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate execution of firefighting avionics program activities from requirements to delivery.
• Own the integrated avionics program plan: scope, schedule, cost, resources, and certification.
• Maintain governance, IPT meetings, risk reviews, and executive reporting.
• Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, and develop recovery plans as needed.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace industry experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Avionics, Business, Program Management

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited in Calgary seeks a Manager, Fleet Modernization to lead avionics programs for AFF aircraft. You will drive schedule, cost, scope, and certification across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include defining program plans, managing risks and recovery actions, coordinating with regulators, suppliers, and customers, and delivering on-time milestones while upholding safety and compliance.