Workplace Coach / Instructor – Aviation Maintenance

Jama HR Express; Abbotsford; Presencial; CAD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits including ERP

Pension matching after 6 months

Descripción de la vacante

Jama HR Express is seeking a Workplace Coach/Instructor to lead training for aviation apprentices across three trades. You will deliver aircraft system instruction, develop courseware, and ensure compliance with Transport Canada guidelines while coordinating with Supervisors and Crew Leads.

The role emphasizes mentoring, evaluating progress, and coordinating logbooks and rotations, with a focus on building hands-on skills and professional growth in a dynamic aerospace environment in Canada.

Formación

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and safety.
• Experience in delivering technical training and coaching apprentices.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver aircraft-related training with varied instructional methods.
• Develop and revise courseware to meet Transport Canada guidelines and client needs.
• Coordinate apprentice rotation, track logbooks, and support performance reviews.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Training and coaching

Educación

Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

AME license (AME-M2 / AME-E)

Provincial Instructor's Diploma

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Jama HR Express is hiring for one of Canada's leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors — an organization where innovation, creativity and performance are at the heart of what they do.

We invite experienced aviation maintenance professionals to explore this exciting career opportunity!

As part of the Human Resources and Training department, the Workplace Coach works in a team to develop, coach and mentor apprentices. The Workplace Coach/Instructor will help evaluate and develop learning paths for apprentices of three different aviation trades, while working with Supervisors, Crew Leads and other production staff to ensure the apprentices are getting quality work experience to develop their skills set.

The Workplace Coach/Instructor provides aircraft technical training, as well as other required hard skills and soft skills development. The incumbent must also possess a broad range of personal qualities, experiences and technical skills required to deal with ever-changing priorities, in an autonomous fashion.

Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Be familiar with and act in a manner which reflects the hiring organization's Policies and Procedures including, but not limited to, culture and values, respectful workplace, health and safety, attendance, and security;
• Delivery of training using a variety of instructional techniques, training aids and hands-on practicals;
• Responsible for development, delivery and revision of courseware associated with the theoretical and practical aircraft system(s) instruction, in order to comply with Transport Canada guidelines and other regulatory agencies, or to meet individual customer requirements;
• Responsible for development, delivery and revision of exams associated with theoretical and practical aircraft instruction under areas of expertise, following applicable Transport Canada guidelines (or any regulatory agency involved in the certification);
• Support Production Resourcing with coordinating apprentice rotation and logbook signoffs, labour fluctuations and ensure crew capabilities are adequate;
• Assist with probationary and annual performance reviews;
• Assist with the creation and monitoring of department KPIs;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Crew Leads and assist with oversight of assigned apprentices;
• Monitor jobs and help coordinate task assignments;
• Develop action items based on Onboarding Survey and Exit Interview data;
• Perform other duties as required.

Core Skills

• Be familiar with Transport Canada Regulations (CARS), Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM), Quality Control Procedures (QCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Process Standards (CPS), all maintenance, manufacturing and policy manuals, and scope of their certification authority;
• Excellent communication skills: both verbal and written English mandatory;
• Proven ability to communicate in a constructive manner; explaining processes, providing support for improvement, negotiating around difficult areas and providing a positive working environment;
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Good organizational skills;
• Proven excellent attendance and reliability;
• Experience and knowledge in the use of audio / visual equipment;
• Excellent attendance, reliability and time management skills;
• Excellent understanding of aircraft practices and repair design.

Education

• Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (approved by TCCA or the applicable governing body) or equivalent considered an asset;
• Holder of AME (AME-M2, AME-E) license of Certification Authority within the scope of their trade considered an asset;
• Provincial Instructor's Diploma or equivalent considered an asset.

Experience

• 5–10 years of technical experience performing heavy duty maintenance on a variety of transport category aircraft considered an asset;
• Experience with aircraft certification authorities;
• CC130 B-H & J Aircraft DND / Military experience considered an asset.

Reasons to Apply

• Employee retention and engagement is important to the hiring organization; they value their employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by the employer) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
• Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
• Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.

About The Hiring Organization

Our client is a dynamic, privately held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.

All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The organization strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.

The organization strongly believes in the value of teaming — with employees, customers, suppliers and communities. Working collaboratively with its many partners allows it to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Building enduring customer relationships and maintaining customer satisfaction remain central to its strategic focus.

The hiring organization is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Candidates are encouraged to indicate any employment equity group(s) they belong to in their application, cover letter or resume.