Structures Manager- JAX - Avmax Montana Inc

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.

Reporting:

The Structures Manager reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Critical Thinking

A.3.9 Structures Manager

The Structures Manager plays a critical role in overseeing structural maintenance projects during heavy checks, ensuring compliance with relevant manuals and regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight and Compliance: Ensure adherence to structural manuals, FARs, and RSQCM procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Maintenance Operations and Director of Quality Control to align with the company's schedule and financial objectives.
• Resource Management: Ensure the Structures Supervisor has the necessary engineering requirements, parts, materials, and tooling.
• Workforce Coordination: Collaborate with Project Managers to allocate the right workforce for each project, meeting planned goals.
• Reporting: Provide detailed reports on structural work to Project Managers for customer updates, ensuring customer needs are met.

This role is contingent on the operational needs of the facility, with duties shifting to Project Managers and the Structures Supervisor when not required.

The Structures Manager has the authority to:

• Direct all Structures Department personnel in accordance with Avmax policies and procedures.
• Take disciplinary measures concerning personnel in the structures department (excluding termination).
• Override the decisions of the Supervisor/Lead Technicians, as necessary, to direct internal department corrective action within each project.

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities:

• Function as a Supervisor/Lead Technician if a Supervisor/Lead Technician is not available to support a heavy check project.
• Must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 65 for the work being supervised.
• Will not function as a Quality Control Inspector under any circumstances.
• Ensure timely accomplishment of repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and repair station policies and procedures.
• Ensure that structural tasks are evaluated in a timely manner.
• Ensure that structural tasks have proper manhour estimates established, documented and if required approved by the OSR.
• Ensure that all parts and tooling required to accomplish structural tasks are available, either on site or ordered as required.
• Report deficiencies and corrective action regarding heavy check projects and the hangar.
• Monitor the progress of aircraft repairs to ensure efficient and economical procedures are utilized.
• Ensure that personnel under his or her jurisdiction are qualified for the work to which they are assigned.
• Ensure that personnel are performing maintenance to manufacturer's approved standards, using approved data or information identified as acceptable to the administrator.
• Coordinate inspection and repairs with the Director of Quality (or designee(s)), as required, ensuring accurate communication related to aircraft airworthiness and safety of operations.
• Consult with assigned customer or factory representatives for maintenance projects.
• Ensure efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Provide reports to the Project Managers on the status of parts and work being performed on their projects.
• Maintain necessary administrative records and forms according to Avmax policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate facilities, tooling, and equipment are available, maintained, and use for maintenance.
• Ensure the hangar, ramp areas, and all equipment under his or her jurisdiction are clean and in an orderly condition.
• Evaluate workforce utilization and maintenance procedures and implement improvements to increase production and efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Director of Maintenance Operations to build a proper Structures technicians work schedule that supports the company's goals.

Qualifications:

• Certified A&P (Preferred)
• Business degree (Desired)
• Prior experience in a Structures Technician leadership role for an MRO or a FAR Part 121 operator conducting heavy maintenance operations.
• Familiar with Microsoft Suite: Excel; Word; PowerPoint
• Ability to create dynamic reports focusing on the department's operational performance and budgets.
• Good knowledge of aviation regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Possesses strong fundamental aircraft knowledge.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.

Experience:

• 10 years as a Structures Technician
• 5 years in a leadership 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 retirement plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to and prides itself on being an EEO/AA 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 groups.
• Avmax is a drug free work environment and participates in pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug screening.