Lead, Aircraft Certification Authority

2 days ago


Richmond, Canada Porter Airlines Inc. Full time

Job Summary

The Lead ACA is responsible for leading a team of technicians in a line maintenance environment to address aircraft defects and operational events in a timely and equitable manner. Communication about task completion and aircraft serviceability to the supervisor or MOC is also a key element to this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Ensure that all maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the MCM, MPM, DPDs, aircraft and component maintenance manuals and Transport Canada requirements

- Maintain an AME M2 or E license and ACA qualifications on company aircraft and assume the responsibilities of an ACA if the operation requires support

- Liaise with MOC and Operations to schedule overnight work packages, hangar availability, and gate movements

- Responsible for all Apprentices, AMEs, and ACAs for the delegation and timely completion of assigned tasks

- Assist with ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance, generating logs for any equipment that requires repair

- Responsible to ensure the consumable materials and tooling stored in the hangar and service vehicles are maintained in a neat and tidy manner

- Responsible to assist with AOG maintenance system-wide by providing workforce ability when required

- Ensure the hangar work areas, terminal work areas and service vehicles are kept clean in an effort to maintain a safe work environment

- Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

- Other duties and tasks as assigned

Behavioural Competencies

- Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

- Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

- Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

- Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

- Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

- Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

- Post‑secondary education

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role

- Transport Canada issued AME M2 or E license

- DHC‑8‑Q400 and/or Embraer E2 endorsements an asset

- Well organized, detail oriented, and able to work autonomously

- Proven self‑starter with good time management skills and ability to multitask

- Ability to obtain airside security clearance

- Successfully complete the company background and pre‑employment screening tests

- Valid G driver’s license

Location

Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport – YVR) – Onsite

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195‑E2 and De Havilland Dash 8‑400 aircraft serves a North‑American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®.

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