Supervisor, Repair & Overhaul

With more than 50 years of Aerospace industry experience, IMP Aerostructures, an Operating Unit of IMP Aerospace and Defence, is a leader in the Aerospace industry providing top quality, structural components and assemblies to clients such as Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Lockheed. Located in the quaint town of Amherst, NS, just a short trip from Moncton, NB, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that offers all of the amenities of big city living in a rural setting. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, IMP Group takes enormous pride in the diligence and hard work its employee groups provide. Known for providing its employees with a supportive and challenging atmosphere, fostering growth and personal development, IMP Aerostructures has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to join its winning team!

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Operations the Supervisor of Repair and Overhaul is responsible for the leadership of a growing team of our workers, focused on performing repair and overhaul work on aircraft parts and assemblies. As an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) your knowledge will be invaluable as we develop the experience and capabilities of the MRO business within the IMP Aerostructures business portfolio. The Supervisor is responsible for knowing Transport Canada approved (TCA) processes and procedures, ensuring that the work performed complies with repair manual requirements and in accordance with our AS9100 quality organization.

What You Will Do:

• Performs airworthiness function of Maintenance / Manufacturer Release Authority as Shop Certification Authority (SCA).
• Attends trade training and development sessions for qualifications/authorization purposes.
• Develop and Maintain the Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM).
• Be the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) with airworthiness improvements and Transport Canada Compliance.
• Motivate, manage and lead a group of employees by communicating and providing the information necessary to meet departmental performance and quality objectives.
• Working with the Senior leadership team, develop strategies and plans for future product development.
• Liaise with all departments, work collaboratively to identify and resolve problems and/or supervise teams that work in operations and product development.
• Coach and monitor to ensure adherence to process and procedure
• Assist in the development of in-house training and seek out external training opportunities to improve the capabilities of the workforce while improving engagement.
• Demonstrate a high sense of urgency and meet commitments in a timely manner and escalate issues by establishing clear directions, set stretch targets and plan work in an organized manner.
• Thoroughly investigate the root cause of defects and/or process failures, provide solutions and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Provide mentorship and constructive feedback on performance and quality, educating and correcting as necessary.
• Take a leadership role in promoting, maintaining and demonstrating a personal commitment to IMP's Occupational, Health, Safety & Environmental practices, objectives and full compliance with all Nova Scotia Provincial Health and Safety Legislation.
• The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
  

What You Will Bring:

• Must meet one of the following eligibility streams: a graduate of recognized aircraft maintenance or apprenticeship program, hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) license;
• Have greater than 4 years post trade training work experience in aircraft maintenance and / or aircraft repair / overhaul;
• Must be skilled at reading and interpreting technical documentation such as technical manuals, drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Work Orders (WOs), Engineering instructions and associated data;
• Strong team orientation with leadership abilities and ability to multitask and prioritize;
• Ability to use analytical and problem-solving skills to determine production resource planning and implement corrective actions;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have computer experience and excellent knowledge of Excel and MS PPT;
• Knowledge of JIT/Lean Production systems and the ability to implement actions plans in support of these processes;
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, products, equipment and the ability to research alternate or replacement products when required in accordance with the allowed procedures;
• Ability to read blueprint, 3D models and interpret engineering specification and documentation;
• Completion of, or ability to complete, Global Harmonized System (WHMIS) course;
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program.
• Applicants with the above qualifications may be required to successfully demonstrate their ability via written and practical testing.

What We Will Do For You:

• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.

IMP AEROSTRUCTURES IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume