Supervisor, Line Maintenance YOW

Porter Airlines Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines Inc. is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer lead to support line maintenance in Ottawa, focusing on returning aircraft to service during AOG events and hands-on maintenance.

The role supervises maintenance teams, ensures compliance with CARs and Porter policies, tracks records, and coordinates inspections for safety and reliability across Porter’s fleet.

Qualifications

• Possess a Transport Canada AME license (M2, E or S).
• Endorsed, via an approved course, on the aircraft type under their supervision.
• Have at least 5 years maintenance experience with an Air Carrier or AMO.
• Must be knowledgeable of the provisions set out in the Canadian Aviation Regulations for the proper performance of their duties.
• Must be knowledgeable on Porter Airlines’ computer based maintenance software, RAAS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workforce levels and adjust for workload as required.
• Coordinate and supervise inspection and rectification of defects and maintenance on aircraft.
• Ensure maintenance records are completed according to company policy.
• Provide health and safety inspections for all work areas and vehicles.
• Act as Lead, ACA as needed and support Porter’s SMS program.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Transport Canada AME license (M2/E/S)

Aircraft type endorsed

Tools

RAAS maintenance software

Job description

Job Summary

Support the line maintenance team on a wide range of regular and ad-hoc initiatives, including coordinating the return to service of aircraft during AOG events and actual hands‑on support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor workforce levels and adjust for workload as required.
• Ensure that all deferred aircraft defects are handled in accordance with current company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that recognized standards of work are carried out by personnel under their supervision.
• Review computer based records for vehicle inspections, Maintenance Alert tracking and Pre-Flight Checklists.
• Coordinate and supervise the inspection and rectification of defects and the maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul and alteration of all aircraft and aircraft functions.
• Ensure that maintenance records are completed according to company policy.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel under their supervision have the necessary equipment, facilities and training required to properly accomplish their duties in support of maintenance activities on aircraft and aeronautical products.
• Responsible for timekeeping, overtime approvals and labor detail reporting on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Responsible for health and safety inspections for all work areas, including vehicles, controlled by the company.
• Will assume the role of the Lead, ACA as the need arises.
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Other duties 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.

Qualifications

• Possess a Transport Canada AME license, M2, E or S
• Endorsed, via an approved course, on the aircraft type under their supervision.
• Have at least 5 years maintenance experience with an Air Carrier or AMO
• Must be knowledgeable of the provisions set out in the Canadian Aviation Regulations for the proper performance of their duties
• Must be knowledgeable on Porter Airlines’ computer based maintenance software, RAAS

Location

Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport - YOW) #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.