Group Leader, Maintenance Training

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in Montreal seeks a Group Leader for Aircraft Technical Training. The role involves managing the planning and delivery of training for aircraft maintenance technicians. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, ten years of experience in aircraft maintenance, and leadership experience. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required. This position supports the firm’s mission to enhance aviation safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience as an Instructor.
• Operational knowledge of applicable National Aviation Authorities (NAA) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff to ensure training standards are maintained.
• Improve business performance through Technical Training.
• Ensure application of continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Bilingual English & French

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

A&P, TC or other license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About This Role

The Group Leader, Aircraft Technical Training is reporting to the Manager, Aircraft Technical Training and responsible for the planning and delivery of aircraft maintenance technician training in support of CAE's overall goals and objectives. This role is focused on the day-to-day operational requirements of business aircraft training at the local Training Center.

Job Description:

• Selection, management, and deployment of staff to ensure that training standards are maintained, regulatory and training solutions are employed in order to support and deliver Technical Training for the business aviation market.
• The Group Leader will provide input to the Manager, Aircraft Technical Training for general strategies of Technical Training to improve business performance.
• The Group Leader will ensure application of continuous improvement initiatives, with resulting improvements in productivity and client satisfaction.
• Responsible for Technical Training department revenue achievement.
• Oversee Technical Training product development, course configurations and publications.
• Facilitate and coordinate with Sales, Courseware, Quality, Regulatory, and Client Services departments for approvals, development, scheduling, and delivery of Technical Training programs.
• Oversee course documentation to include training delivery summary, client attendance, performance records and completion documents.
• Oversee instructor documentation to include instructor training and qualification records.
• Contribute to continued productive relationships with OEM's.
• Interact with clients during their training experience to ensure that their training meets all CTQ's.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable to the Manager Aircraft Technical Training.
• Ensure that knowledge examiners and instructors are fully trained and assessed regularly for competence.
• Ensure that all records pertaining to these personnel are kept up to date.
• Ensure that all approved courses and examinations are delivered to the standard and level of knowledge as specified by the applicable regulations.
• Ensure that all training staff meets the requirements of the MTOM and the training procedures.
• Ensure that staff development and update training is undertaken and recorded.
• Ensure that the security, validity and review of examinations meet the requirements of the MTOM.
• Acquire and maintain sufficient knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Inform the Quality Manager of all off-site training courses prior to conduct of the course.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required.
• A&P, TC, or other license is an asset.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of aircraft maintenance experience, previous supervisory or management experience is an asset.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as an Instructor.
• Operational knowledge of applicable National Aviation Authorities (NAA) regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Computer literate, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual English & French

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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