Technical program manager Jobs in Calgary, AB

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WestJet is currently seeking a Program Manager, Technical Powerplant to join the Technical Operation team and lead the maintenance program for all of WestJet’s engines and APUs within its fleet, including CFM56, LEAP-1B, PW150B, and GEnx. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with key stakeholders across the business to strategically plan and optimize the engine maintenance program in order to reduce costs and identify further synergies and strategic opportunities.

The Program Manager, Technical Powerplant will report to the Director, Heavy Maintenance & Powerplant and is responsible for the technical decisions on the powerplant portfolio. These technical decisions will range from lease returns to lessors, engine repair management, engineering and task controls for all of WestJet’s engines.

Key deliverables include :

• Responsible for analyzing and developing powerplant lifecycle (acquisition through retirement / return) asset strategy taking into account ownership, lease terms, operational life, and technical / financial risk mitigation strategies;
• Develop and lead a high-performing team covering all aspects of powerplant engineering, and develop strong relationships with critical stakeholders internally and externally;
• Oversee the optimization of the Maintenance, Reapir and Overhaul (MRO) organization investment plan for repairs, performance restorations, LLP, and spares strategies balancing the technical and financial elements;
• Responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of powerplant fleet maintenance program standards, build specifications, and customized engine work scopes in coordination with Engineering, Planning, and Finance;
• Maintaining a strong network with existing and potential MRO and engine lessors, external agencies, manufacturers to support sourcing and selection strategies, acquisitions, business negotiations, and ongoing technical support;
• Accountable for minimizing the engine technical, reliability, and operational risks through the use of engine condition monitoring and technical data;
• Manage spare availability plans for schedule and unscheduled risks through forecasting, planning, and sourcing strategies and networking with engine lessors;
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance strategy complies with safety, regulatory, and lease requirements and minimizes end of lease return risks through proactive forecasting and financial negotiations and settlements with lessors;
• Accountable to ensure all engineering controls in CMTS are up to date and corrected for MPD and MSA items as well as ensuring each engine's back-to-birth records are available and accurate.
• A source of technical support for the Engine Shops team.
• Owns key technical metrics related to engine changes inclusive of task errors, engine transaction accuracy and engine change over lead times.
• Must provide technical coordination with lessors for acceptance and return of leased powerplant assets; and,
• Coordinating commercial coverage for MRO services, lease engines, and parts based on life cycle risk profiles ensuring MRO quality oversight standards and adherence to quality performance metrics.

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