Director, Powerplant Operations

2 months ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Cargojet Inc Full time
About the Role

Cargojet Inc is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Powerplant to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our aircraft engines and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engine Lifecycle Management: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes to optimize engine lifecycle management and ensure alignment with company goals.
  • Cost Control and Budgeting: Manage engine MRO costs, ensuring budgetary control while driving cost-saving opportunities through effective vendor management, supporting Strategic Procurement with contract negotiation, and long-term maintenance planning.
  • Reliability and Performance: Monitor engine reliability trends and direct initiatives to enhance engine and APU performance, minimize downtime, and optimize on-wing time.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all power plant operations comply with aviation regulations, including Transport Canada (CARS) standards, and maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Lead the investigation and resolution of engine-related issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Schedule and conduct employee team meetings. Responsible for your training and the training of the direct reports, ensuring employees remain current with all technical and regulatory training requirements to function in their assigned role.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft engine or power plant management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience on RB211 and CF6-80 powerplant specifically installed on B757 and B767 is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of aircraft engine systems, OEM guidelines, MRO processes, and regulatory compliance (CARS / FAA).
  • Proven experience managing engine reliability programs, budgeting, and vendor negotiations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in project management and strategic planning within an aviation technical operations environment.
  • Proficiency in using maintenance management software and performance tracking tools.
  • Hold a valid AME license and obtain an Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) holder pursuant to the Policy Manual.
  • Financial acumen, contract/lease, planning, and forecasting skills.
  • Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under pressure.
About Cargojet Inc

Cargojet Inc is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services. We operate our network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft. We have been awarded one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper's Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years.

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