Journeyman Ame Crew Chief

**Position Title**: Journeyman AME Crew Chief
**Location**: Winnipeg, MB
**Status**: Full Time
**Start Date**: Immediately
Who We Are
Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.
About the Opportunity
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.
At Calm Air, work is about what you do AND where you go This position will have the opportunity to share their skills at all our bases throughout Manitoba and Nunavut and gain experience at a wide range of facilities.
The sky is the limit
What You'll Get to Do
The Maintenance Crew Chief provides direction, leadership, and assistance to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Apprentices. Alongside their regular AME duties, they ensure all directives communicated by the Base Engineer are completed and delegate tasks accordingly while keeping the crew focused and on pace.
- Direct maintenance staff when carrying out inspections, repairs, replacements, rectifications, etc. to ensure manpower is utilized efficiently
- Ensure tasks completed by maintenance staff are signed for on completion
- Carrying out Quality Assurance functions as directed by the VP Quality & Safety
- Ensuring proper hand-over of full details for work in progress to the succeeding shift
- Communicating all completed or outstanding maintenance with the Base Engineer
- Assisting with and supporting all policies and procedures in regard to the Calm Air SMS Program, as outlined in the company Safety Management Manual, CAV-1001
- Responsible for ensuring crew follow all safe working practices
- Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work
- Shift work is required and may include mornings/afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Skills & Experience We Value
- Must poses valid security clearances
- Previous leadership/supervisory experience an asset
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- ATR 42/72 endorsement is a requirement
- Boeing 737 and Airbus experience considered an asset
- Basic Computer skills (word, excel, office)
- Knowledge of an airline’s operations an asset
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be able to work independently or in a team setting
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 75lbs
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance qualification
- Inuktitut language considered an asset
- Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries

The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Along with being one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, we are proud to provide a cooperative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package, Calm Air provides exceptional benefits which include:

- Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
- Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
- Eligible for travel pay when traveling
- Entitled to three weeks vacation after one year
- Airline travel and freight privileges
- Corporate and family events
- And more

If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us
Please submit a resume in confidence by December 20, 2024.
We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.