Manager Systems Engineering

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline company in Quebec is seeking a dynamic individual for the Manager Engineering - Systems position. The role involves ensuring technical standards for aircraft systems and leading a team of engineers. Candidates should have a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with at least 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This role supports the operational goals of the airline and offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in aerospace industry.
• Experience managing a professional team of Engineers.
• Familiarity with Air Canada engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airworthiness and operational standards for aircraft systems.
• Lead projects to maintain airworthiness and improve fleet performance.
• Support development of the aircraft reliability budget.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Sound judgment and initiative

Ability to deal effectively with customers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

PC software

Transport Canada recognized delegation

Job description

Overview

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. The Air Canada Maintenance (ACM) Engineering team is looking for a dynamic individual with a solid Mechanical Engineering background specializing in aircraft systems. The candidate should have a demonstrated strong sense of initiative, creativity and commitment to continuous process improvement to work in a team environment. This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering & Reliability - ACM. The Manager Engineering - Systems position provides leadership and direction to a group of systems engineers supporting the Air Canada Line Maintenance operation and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) network. The responsibilities extend beyond the team of direct reports and reach into the Aircraft programs, Vendor management, Maintenance Operations Control, Supply Chain Management, and Flight Operations Engineering organizations providing added support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the technical, airworthiness and operational standards for Air Canada’s aircraft systems, Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) / components are established and current for each Aircraft type.
• Ensure the maintenance programs are up to date and in place to meet expected performance levels both operationally & at the lowest operating cost while maintaining reliability and ETOP’s requirements as applicable.
• Support development of the aircraft reliability budget .
• Ensure the teams\' timely review and disposition of all aircraft Technical Documentation: Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRMs), etc.
• Lead the development of all projects required to maintain airworthiness, improve fleet performance and lower operating costs; Mandatory Airworthiness Requirement Embodiment Plan (MAREP), and Authorization for Commitment (AFC))
• Support the reporting requirements associated with Reliability Work Group Meetings (RWGs) Maintenance Review Boards (MRBs), ETOPS requirements, and any other such review meeting.
• Liaise as required with TCCA on incidents or accidents caused by malfunction or operational deviations.
• Support corrective action & risk assessment exercises to follow up on events.
• Liase with Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM’s) to keep current with industry issues including proposed corrective actions.
• Ensure team provides adequate 24/7 in support of on-wing systems issues to minimize operational delays and cancellations.
• Work with MRO and third party vendors to develop standards for material salvage together with Parts Manufacturer Approval/Delegate Engineering Representative (PMA/DER) programs to reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred, or equivalent qualifications acceptable to be eligible to become an Approved Engineer Organization (AEO) Delegate.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in aerospace industry.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral in English – French is an asset.
• Sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to deal effectively with Internal and external Customers at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of most commonly used PC software.
• A current or prior Transport Canada recognized delegation (DE 571/521) in the aircraft systems specialty.
• Experience managing a professional team of Engineers.
• Familiarity with Air Canada engineering processes.
• Experience in handling technical aspects of maintenance repairs of aircraft.
• Experience in handling and troubleshooting aircraft systems problems.
• Knowledge of Air Canada computer systems.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions Of Employment

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.