Journeyman AME Crew Chief

Position Title: Journeyman AME Crew Chief

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Status: Full Time

Start Date: Immediately 

Who We Are!

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. 

At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team!  Want to learn more? Visit www.calmair.com.

About the Opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals?  Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.  

At Calm Air, work is about what you do AND where you go! This position will have the opportunity to share their skills at all our bases throughout Manitoba and Nunavut and gain experience at a wide range of facilities.

The sky is the limit!

What You'll Get to Do
The Maintenance Crew Chief provides direction, leadership, and assistance to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Apprentices. Alongside their regular AME duties, they ensure all directives communicated by the Base Engineer are completed and delegate tasks accordingly while keeping the crew focused and on pace.

• Direct maintenance staff when carrying out inspections, repairs, replacements, rectifications, etc. to ensure manpower is utilized efficiently
• Ensure tasks completed by maintenance staff are signed for on completion
• Carrying out Quality Assurance functions as directed by the VP Quality & Safety
• Ensuring proper hand-over of full details for work in progress to the succeeding shift
• Communicating all completed or outstanding maintenance with the Base Engineer
• Assisting with and supporting all policies and procedures in regard to the Calm Air SMS Program, as outlined in the company Safety Management Manual, CAV-1001
• Responsible for ensuring crew follow all safe working practices
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work

• Shift work is required and may include mornings/afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Skills & Experience We Value 

• Must poses valid security clearances
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience an asset
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Candidates must be graduates of an accredited aviation program
• ATR 42/72 endorsement is a requirement
• Boeing 737 and Airbus experience considered an asset
• Basic Computer skills (word, excel, office)
• Knowledge of an airline’s operations an asset
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 75lbs
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance qualification
• Inuktitut language considered an asset
• Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries