Engine Technician

Employment Type : Full-time Permanent

Location : Winnipeg, MB

Division / Department : Engine Shop

Available vacancies : 1

About Avmax :

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results.

Established in 1976, our locations include : Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities : Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares.

Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role : Reporting

Reporting

The Engine Technician reports directly to the Engine Shop Manager.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Positive "can do" attitude
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Team Player

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete and carry out all work (Maintenance, repairs, and / or modifications) as assigned by the Engine Shop Manager / or delegate.
• Complete all regulatory and company requirements. Ensure that related documentation is up to date, accurate and maintained to the highest of integrity.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations.
• Act as a receiving inspector for parts as required.
• Ensure parts are scrapped in accordance with Scrap Parts program on the approval the Project Manager or Customer's authority.
• Certify engine repair by Avmax.
• Ensure all defects being deferred have been done following proper procedures.
• Provide technical training to junior technicians as directed by the Engine Shop Manager / or delegate.
• Notify the Engine Shop Manager of all defects discovered during maintenance.
• Provide regular job status updates and report all defects and work stoppages to the Engine Shop Manager.
• Report unserviceable equipment to the Engine Shop Manager / or delegate.

General Duties

• Review and be fully familiarized with all aspects of Avmax's Maintenance Policy Manual and General Procedures Manual.
• Compliance with both manual's policy and procedure are mandatory.
• Possess strong fundamental aircraft engine knowledge.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Use and maintenance of calibrated tools and equipment.
• Ensure that all maintenance and safety precautions are observed when carrying out assigned activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Promote company values, vision, and mission.
• Attend training courses as directed by company management.
• Continuous Improvement recommendations.

Qualifications

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience

3 - 5 years' experience on GE, P&WC, RR or other OEM gas turbine engines.

Our recruitment commitments :

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees.

Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation.

We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative.

Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.

In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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