AME Crew Chief (Resident or Rotational)

Ledcor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation solutions provider as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Crew Chief. In this role, you will lead a team of AMEs and apprentices, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while performing maintenance on various aircraft. Your leadership and technical skills will be crucial in fostering a positive work environment and maintaining high standards of airworthiness. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a recognized workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed AME.
• Ability to supervise and train AMEs.
• Experience with ATR42/72, DHC-8, BAE146 aircraft is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee activities of the maintenance crew.
• Lead and mentor apprentices and mechanics.
• Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with airworthiness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Transport Canada AME M or E license

Job description

Description

You are a professional and experienced AME holding an M or E license (or a combination of the two) seeking the next step in your career. Your resilience and positive attitude along with your demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills will see you succeed in this role.

As the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Crew Chief, you will be responsible for providing direction and supervision to AMEs and Apprentices to ensure the maintenance crew performs activities as planned in conjunction with the Maintenance Controller. Additionally, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft listed in the Summit Air Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO), and carry out certification of the aircraft for flight (maintenance release).

Join our team in Yellowknife by applying today!

Responsibilities:

1. Plan, direct, and oversee activities of the maintenance crew, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and practices, while leading the team to promote a safe and respectful working environment.
2. Lead and mentor apprentices and mechanics, including conducting regular performance reviews, and ensuring all maintenance alerts and memos are read, understood, and followed.
3. Communicate and liaise with maintenance, flight crew, and dispatch teams as required.
4. Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with applicable standards of airworthiness, ensuring all paperwork for assigned tasks is complete and accurate before handing back to the Crew Chief.
5. Identify potential Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and report to the Maintenance Controller.
6. Troubleshoot faulty systems to determine rectification courses and conduct hangar clean-up.
7. Carry out the applicable maintenance release of an aircraft as authorized by their individual Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA).
8. Travel with an aircraft and apprentice/mechanic if assigned away from base for an extended period.
9. Act as temporary Maintenance Controller if instructed by the Director of Maintenance.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed AME, preferably with larger aircraft.
2. Possess Transport Canada AME M or E license or a combination, with the ability to hold ACA.
3. Hold necessary endorsements for the type of aircraft on which crews will work.
4. Experience with ATR42/72, DHC-8, BAE146, RJ85/100, D228 aircraft is an asset.
5. Ability to supervise and train AMEs, including fostering apprentices towards attaining an AME license.
6. Attention to detail, with proven ability to prioritize and multi-task, and strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
7. Proven observational, decision-making, and time management skills, including efficient computer skills.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster a positive, goal-oriented work culture.

Working Conditions

• Nightshift/Dayshift – 14 days on, 14 days off, from 5 pm to 5 am or 5 am to 5 pm.
• Based in Yellowknife, NT.

Additional Information

Summit Air, part of the Ledcor Group, provides customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We operate one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry, offering cargo, passenger transfers, and recreational flights. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com.

Our workplace culture is recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. We offer competitive total rewards, exciting work, and opportunities for growth.

Employment Equity

Ledcor values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We provide adjustments during the hiring process upon request. For more information, visit our I&D page or contact us via email.