Chief Engineer Jobs

We looking for a Chief Engineer to join the team in BC, Canada to establish a Rotary Wing division within our customers aviation business. Applications qualified and experienced with engineering management will lead the introduction to service and subsequent operations.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure all defects and rectifications are controlled, recorded and certified in accordance with the Maintenance Process Manual (MPM) and/or a customer Maintenance Control Manual (MCM);
• In cooperation with the PRM and General Manager, oversee and provide central coordination and management functions for the aircraft maintenance and AMO staff across multiple locations based on experience, qualifications and authorization levels, to carry out maintenance activities on behalf of the company;
• Be responsible to ensure established safety, quality, maintenance and other applicable processes, procedures and standards are maintained to ensure continued airworthiness;
• Ensure parts, materials, tools, equipment and technical and regulatory data required to carry out the maintenance process are available and used as required by all personnel;
• Recommend qualified personnel for issuance of Aircraft Certification Authority;

The ideal candidate brings:

• Experience of operating or managing multiple locations viewed as desirable;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a certified Maintenance Engineer (TC, FAA, EASA) within helicopter operations;
• A Type Rating on medium aircraft such as AW139, 169, 189; however other comparable platforms may be considered;
• Knowledge of Transport Canada applicable CARs as they relate to AMO operations;
• Knowledge and experience of managing activity within Project Management framework desirable;
• Knowledge and experience of Quality, Risk and Safety Management processes;
• A strong leadership ability demonstrated in an aviation maintenance environment;