Engine Mro Strategy Manager

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots. We provide advanced adversary air (ADAIR) and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than 125 000 operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide. Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day

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**Description**

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be responsible to develop a Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) strategy for Top Aces engine fleets. This will include analyzing current MRO performance, defining performance improvement requirements, performing options analysis and leading make or buy decisions. Close collaboration with the Director of COE engines is required to ensure full alignment in engine production strategy.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement an engine MRO strategy to meet the Customers’ needs
- Collaborate with the Director, Engine COE, to define the requirements to improve engine production and MRO performance
- Develop process to report on and analyze engine MRO performance
- Lead make or buy decision in support of the engine MRO strategy
- Organize, plan, and oversee the establishment of all internal or external engine MRO capabilities
- Development and implement the engine component and accessory MRO strategy
- Ensure engine MRO capability growth by developing engine repair capabilities for future engines capacity
- Ensure the procurement of all parts, supplies, and services necessary for the completion of work projects, in accordance with company standards
- Streamline processes to minimize costs, decrease errors/deficiencies and meet deadlines
- Liaise with all Top Aces Business Units to consolidate engine MRO capabilities where possible
- Provide training to technicians on different engine types as requried

**Knowledge & Competencies**:

- 5+ years’ supervisory/management experience in a related role specific to Aircraft Engine MRO strategy.
- 10 + yrs experience in aircraft engines or in engine MRO strategic sourcing through various engine types
- Experience managing supplies and inventories, supervise shop, and the overall quality of production
- Experienced in developing and implementing strategic plans
- Proven ability to solve complex problems within budget constraints and tight deadlines
- Experienced in analysing and recommending make or buy decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build strong relationships.
- Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to create and maintain accurate and organized documentation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Have industry contacts local to the area (asset)

**By joining Top Aces, you will find**:

- A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
- Opportunities for development and growth;
- Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
- A flexible schedule;
- Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.

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