Company Description

Kenn Borek Air (KBA) is a diversified worldwide aircraft charter and leasing operation. The KBA Maintenance team is currently seeking an individual to join the Avionics Department as the Avionics Manager. This full-time position is based in Calgary, AB.

Job Description

The Avionics Manager is directly responsible to Maintenance Manager for the administration and production of the shop. They are also responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work in their area of responsibility is carried out in strict conformity with the Canadian Aviation Regulations, and the Company MCM/MPM.

• Ensure that all maintenance activities carried out in the shop are accomplished in strict conformity with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards, and Company MCM/MPM
• Ensure that all maintenance activities including, but not limited to parts changes, special processes, special and scheduled inspections, accomplishment of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins, material scrapping, etc., are accurately documented using the Company Work Order System in order to provide traceability to the work accomplished and standards applied
• Schedule, direct and plan department activities to ensure that the work is completed on the scheduled delivery date and with the highest standard of quality
• Perform duties required to plan, direct, and manage the Avionics department
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning the aircraft maintenance schedule to accurately determine manpower allocation and needs
• Evaluate and oversee training programs to ensure all avionics personnel are trained in appropriate work procedures, safety practices, and repair station policies
• Ensure that all shop areas are kept clean, orderly, and organized
• Carry out periodic performance reviews of shop personnel. Where necessary, shall apply disciplinary measures in accordance with the applicable policies in KBA’s Employee Manual, including documenting actions taken.
• With the exception of shops dependent or mandated to bring in third party business, shall not undertake third party maintenance activities unless authorized to do so by the Director of Technical Services
• Shall carry out other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager

Additional Information

Kenn Borek Air offers a comprehensive employment package containing competitive wages, excellent company funded benefits program, a wellness flexible spending account and an RRSP matching program. And sometimes it is the little gestures such as receiving paid time off to enjoy your birthday!

Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening, resulting in a negative test result, is a condition of employment. Screening is provided at KBA expense and will be conducted, where possible, on the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years Avionics experience in a supervisory role
• Transport Canada certified AME-E license
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/engineering drawings and technical instructions
• DHC-6, DC-3T, Beech 1900 and/or B200 experience preferred
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possess the ability to plan, schedule and integrate complex events