Service Shop Supervisor

Job Responsibility:

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Avionics

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

The Service Shop Supervisor reports directly to the Avionic Shops Manager.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Leadership / Mentorship

Key Performance Indicators /Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control the Avionics Service Shop resources and workload.
• Ensure safety of all shop personnel.
• Analyze, modify, and modernize work methods to ensure efficient and timely work priorities are met.
• Ensure personnel are trained in appropriate safety procedures and processes are followed.
• Understand and apply proper hazardous waste disposal methodologies.
• Assist Manager to schedule and prioritize shop repair and work orders.
• Evaluate performance of supervised personnel.
• Review work orders for control the quality control.
• Coordinate and authorize customers' quotes based on internal and external customer needs.
• Research support for new capabilities, equipment, and processes.
• Perform repairs and evaluations on advanced equipment (e.g., Radar, Rad Alt, Autopilot, Transceivers, etc.)
• Gain proficiency in CVRs and FDRs for SCA inspections.
• Conduct SCA inspections in the Service Shop.
• Ensure timely delivery of evaluations and repairs.
• Provide Service Shop training to new and existing technicians.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate employees.
• Demonstrated capability in managing others.
• Computer Literate; strong MS Office skills.
• Communication - both verbal and written English language.
• Must have an existing SCA (Shop Certifying Authority) or have the necessary experience to qualify for an SCA.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a related role.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory / managerial role.

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.