Lead ACA, YYZ

Porter Airlines Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines Inc. is seeking a Lead ACA to head a team of technicians in a line maintenance environment at Toronto Pearson Airport. The role focuses on addressing aircraft defects, coordinating with supervisors and MOC, and ensuring serviceability.

You will mentor Apprentices and AMEs, maintain required licenses, liaise with MOC and Operations for overnight work, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required.
• Transport Canada AME M2 or E license.
• DHC-8-400 and/or Embraer E2 endorsements are an asset.
• Experience at Toronto Pearson Airport is an asset.
• No criminal record per Transport Canada and Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• Valid G driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in a line maintenance environment.
• Coordinate with MOC/supervisor for task completion and serviceability.
• Liaise with MOC and Operations to schedule overnight work packages and gate movements.
• Manage Apprentices, AMEs, and ACAs for delegated tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain hangar and service vehicles in a neat, safe environment.
• Support AOG maintenance system-wide as needed.
• Utilize SMS reporting for hazards or incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education

DHC-8-400 and Embraer E2 endorsements

Tools

AME M2 or E license

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead, ACA is responsible for leading a team of technicians in a line maintenance environment to address aircraft defects and operational events in a timely and equitable manner. Communication about task completion and aircraft serviceability to the supervisor or MOC is also a key element to this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the MCM, MPM, DPDs, aircraft and component maintenance manuals and Transport Canada requirements
• Maintain an AME M2 or E license and ACA qualifications on company aircraft and assume the responsibilities of an ACA if the operation requires support
• Liaise with MOC and Operations to schedule overnight work packages, hangar availability, and gate movements
• Responsible for all Apprentices, AME’s, and ACA’s for the delegation and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Assist with ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance, generating logs for any equipment that requires repair
• Responsible to ensure the consumable materials and tooling stored in the hangar and service vehicles are maintained in a neat and tidy manner
• Responsible to assist with AOG maintenance system wide by providing workforce ability when required
• Ensure the hangar work areas, terminal work areas and service vehicles are kept clean in an effort to maintain a safe work environment
• Utilize the SMS reporting program for any hazards or incidents that may occur
• Other duties and tasks 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
• Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community
• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers
• People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.
• Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
• Transport Canada issued AME M2 or E license
• DHC-8-400 and/or Embraer E2 endorsements an asset
• Experience at Toronto Pearson Airport an asset
• Well organized, detail oriented and able to work autonomously
• Proven self-starter with good time management skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to obtain airside security clearance
• No criminal record as per Transport Canada and the Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Valid G driver’s license

Location

Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport - YYZ) #LI-Onsite

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.