Aircraft Structures Engineer IV

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada Avmax Careers - Canada Full time

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Engineering

Available vacancies: 1

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.

About the Role:

Reporting

The Aircraft Structures Engineer IV - Authorized Person (AP) reports to the Director of Engineering.

Core Competencies

  • Advanced Understanding of Aircraft Certification Requirements
  • Experience with Aircraft Safety Analysis
  • Team Player with Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Critical Thinking and Risk Management
  • Effective Written and Verbal Communication in English
  • Engineering Decision-making and Judgement
  • Problem Solving and Mathematical Reasoning
  • Effective Planning and Project Organizing
  • Computer Literacy with Microsoft Office, CAD and Structural Analysis Software

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for certification of structural modifications to Part 23/25/27/29 aircraft and their components.
  • Make findings of compliance against structural certification standards within the Transport Canada scope of delegation.
  • Design alterations to aircraft structure, systems, equipment, and furnishings.
  • Analyze structures (hand calculations, finite element, fatigue, and damage tolerance).
  • Review and approve design and engineering documents.
  • Conduct Engineering Conformity Inspections.
  • Witness Certification Testing.
  • Ensure all design and administrative paperwork related to project certification is maintained in accordance with the company DAPM and Engineering Procedures Manual.
  • Liaise with Transport Canada and/or foreign CAA staff as required.
  • Support other departments such as MRO, Avionics, Sales, Manufacturing, and Customer Support.
  • Mentor junior design/engineering staff to assist their knowledge and skills growth.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Maintenance of the necessary knowledge and technical competency to act as a Transport Canada delegated AP within the Avmax DAO.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues, regulators and customers.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of productivity without sacrificing quality.
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision making.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical and regulatory problems.
  • Ability to project a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and represent the company in a positive light.
  • Ability to manage project tasks in a logical and organized fashion with clear documentation.

Qualifications

  • Currently, or within the previous 12 months, hold a TC airworthiness delegation (AP within another company or DAR) and be eligible to be delegated as a Structures AP within the Avmax DAO.
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering (other qualifications may be accepted).
  • Advanced job-related degrees an asset.
  • Eng or equivalent in a related engineering field preferred.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of aircraft certification procedures.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of aircraft structural systems.
  • Familiar with part FAR 23, FAR 25, FAR 27 and FAR 29 aircraft.
  • Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks preferred) and FEMAP or ANSYS.
  • Able to travel when necessary.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal) and work well in a team environment.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Transport Canada delegated person.
  • Minimum 10 years of aircraft certification experience with responsibilities covering the design and certification of structural repairs and modifications.
  • Minimum 12 years of design and analysis experience in transport category aircraft structures.
  • Experience in fuselage penetrations, interior alterations, flammability, structural integration of equipment.
  • Proficient in engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FEMAP, etc.).
  • Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.
  • Experience in aircraft maintenance or fabrication is an asset.

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 pension plan.
  • Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity 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 grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
  • Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
  • In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.


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