Senior Manager- Aviation (Permanent)

Babcock International; Richmond; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An international defense and aviation solutions provider based in Vancouver seeks a Senior Manager for its Aviation sector. The successful candidate will lead a team, oversee operations for a fleet of AW169s, and manage stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include ensuring operational success and fostering a safety-focused culture. This role requires significant experience in aviation management and strong leadership abilities, making a meaningful impact in defense operations.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Wellness benefit for healthy lifestyles

Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment

RRSP/DPSP program matching

Training and professional development support

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in aviation, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a fixed or rotary-wing operational environment, preferably in air ambulance operations.
• Evidence of building a high performing, safety-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of aviation professionals.
• Anticipate, plan and manage maintenance & operations for a fleet of AW169s.
• Monitor effectiveness and ensure business needs alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation operations

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team coordination

Commercial understanding of risk management

Safety focused culture

Education

University degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Canadian Aviation Regulations

Job description

Senior Manager - Aviation (Permanent)

Vancouver, BC

Expected Salary: $127,930 to $159,913

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Babcock’s Aviation sector ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world’s best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as we deliver aircraft maintenance and facility support to Rotary-Wing air ambulance services across British Colombia.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

OurBabcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture , Customers and Communities . By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success .

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program

• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

In this role, you will:

• Report directly to the Director of Aviation for Babcock Canada Inc
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of aviation professionals in line with Babcock’s six principles and role model behaviour expected across our business
• Anticipate, plan and manage maintenance and operations as well as program needs for a fleet of 7 AW169s
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure alignment with business needs
• Provide timely, accurate and comprehensive reporting to all levels of the business to ensure sound business decisions and risk mitigation
• Develop and hold senior customer, industry and community partner relationships across the aviation sector
• Assume Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the BC Aviation business and be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of contract performance
• Work effectively with peers across Babcock’s global network to ensure best practice in operations, timely embedding of technology solutions and enhanced service offerings to support the Aviation growth strategy
• Provide expertise to support business development in solution development
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate brings:

• 10 years of progressive experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
• Hold a university degree or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience
• Experience in a fixed or rotary-wing operational environment, preferably in air ambulance operations
• Evidence of building a high performing, safety focused culture with high engagement
• Experience of managing safe, complex, operational delivery in related operational areas
• Experience of developing and maintaining long-term relationships with public and private sector customers at a senior level
• Experience in managing and coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring that all departments are aligned and working towards common goals
• Experience of managing relationships with senior stakeholders in customer organisations
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
• Evidence of performance excellence, specifically financial results
• Evidence of a strong commercial understanding of risk and contract management
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/