Job Summary
The Supervisor, Engineering is responsible for the day-to-day coordination, technical guidance, and engagement of the Porter Technical Operations Engineering Team. This role will also require technical operational assistance, aircraft specification management, and configuration control across Porter's DHC-8-400 and E195-E2 fleets.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work on individual projects or as part of a group in all areas of aircraft modification and repair projects for our fleet of Embraer E195 E2 and DHC-8-400 aircraft.
- Support in interfacing directly with De Havilland of Canada, Embraer, Equipment Suppliers, TCCA/ANAC, and subcontractors in support of fleet reliability, performance and safety.
- Perform on-site engineering support for aircraft repairs, modification, certification testing, etc.. as required.
- Effectively communicate with our line and heavy maintenance teams and manage engineering design changes during aircraft modifications.
- Review, Assess and Implement various Continuing Airwothiness documents from the OEM or Regulatory Authority.
- Assist various internal customers with technical queries.
- Preparation of engineering and airworthiness documentation from modification conceptualization to final approval.
- Perparation and presentation of various engineering analysis and reports clearly documenting methodology, assumptions, reference data, margins of safety etc.
- Airworthiness Approval Documentation.
- Assist with the training and development of junior engineers
- Manage Engineering publications in Porter's MIS.
- 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.
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
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in a technical role supporting aircraft development, modification, and/or repair
- A minimum of 1 year work experience in a role supervising a technical/engineering team
- A bachelor's degree in engineering required - preferably Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards from Transport Canada, FAA and/or EASA and the methods of airworthiness compliance to the regulations is preferred
- Knowledge and direct experience in Design Approval Organization (DAO) activities is preferred
- Experience with cad software is preferred
- Experience in one or more of the following is required: Structures, Avionics, Cabin Systems, Hydro-Mechanical Systems
- Experience in preparation of engineering reports, LOPA management/creation and maintenance review board presentations
- Experience with aircraft procedures and publications such as AMM, SRM, AFM, IPC, scheduled maintenance, etc.
- Experience in generating aircraft technical publications
- Excellent organization and time management skills to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent verbal communication, writing and publication skills with strong attention to details
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
- Knowledge of AMOS considered an asset
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong management skills such as emotional intelligence, relationship building, strategic thinking, delegating, team building, motivation and conflict resolution
- Valid passport and ability to travel an asset
- Able to obtain airside security clearance
Location
Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ) #LI-Onsite
