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
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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
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Liaise with MOC and Operations to schedule overnight work packages, hangar availability, and gate movements
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Responsible for all Apprentices, AME’s, and ACA’s for the delegation and timely completion of assigned tasks
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Assist with ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance, generating logs for any equipment that requires repair
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Responsible to ensure the consumable materials and tooling stored in the hangar and service vehicles are maintained in a neat and tidy manner
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Responsible to assist with AOG maintenance system wide by providing workforce ability when required
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Ensure the hangar work areas, terminal work areas and service vehicles are kept clean in an effort to maintain a safe work environment
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Utilize the SMS reporting program for any hazards or incidents that may occur
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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
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Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals
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Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers)
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Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
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Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards
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Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus
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Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community
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Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers
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People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.
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Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
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Transport Canada issued AME M2 or E license
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DHC-8-400 and/or Embraer E2 endorsements an asset
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Experience at Toronto Pearson Airport an asset
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Well organized, detail oriented and able to work autonomously
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Proven self-starter with good time management skills and ability to multitask
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Ability to obtain airside security clearance
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No criminal record as per Transport Canada and the Canadian Aviation Regulations
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Valid G driver’s license
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 North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.
