Journeyman AME Crew Chief

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