Lead Structures Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Division/Department: MRO/Structures

Available vacancies: One

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.

Reporting Structure

The position reports directly to the Structures Supervisor.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Confidentiality
• Excellent investigation and critical-thinking ability
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Organization and time management skills

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Assign and schedule tasks to technicians based on skill set, as directed by the Maintenance Manager/Program Manager and in accordance with Avmax's policies and procedures.
• Execute the project plan for your area of expertise as provided by the Program Manager.
• Manage the work scope for your area of expertise within the project budget as set out by the Program Manager.
• Review work cards for your area of expertise and ensure that the Work Package reflects the actual status of the project.
• Carry out tasks on the aircraft when all other Lead duties are accomplished.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the technicians on the crew.
• Responsible to ensure that all crew members' paperwork is up-to-date and accurate and maintain integrity of all issued documents.
• Verify daily time cards and biweekly computerized reporting for payroll.
• Responsible to ensure that crew members are billing their time to projects appropriately and that all time is accounted for.
• Responsible to ensure crew members are working productively throughout the duration of their shift.
• Responsible to ensure crew members follow Avmax's policies and procedures including evaluating the quality of work with his/her team. Make certain his/her team members comply with Avmax's safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible to ensure work environment is safe and clean, and maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Administer performance reviews, salary recommendations, and corrective progressive discipline.

General Duties

• Review and be fully familiarized with all aspects of Avmax's Maintenance Policy Manual and General Procedures Manual. Compliance with both manual's policy and procedure are mandatory.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Promote company values, vision, and mission.
• Attend training courses as directed by company management.
• Continuous Improvement recommendations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Possesses strong fundamental aircraft knowledge.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work with predictive budgets.
• Demonstrated capability in managing others.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years' experience in the field.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee will be required to:

• Occasionally life 50 pounds
• Bend
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crawl
• Climb ladders
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Work at heights of greater than 10 feet utilizing fall restraint equipment as necessary.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Company Regulatory Training Requirements - Training will be conducted online unless otherwise specified

• HR & IT Orientation (instructor-led)
• Safety Orientation (instructor-led)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Safety Management System (SMS)
• General Procedures Manual (GPM)
• Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM)
• Human Factors
• WHMIS

Training Requirements - Mandatory for all employees

• Respect in the Workplace Training
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
• Workplace Sensitivity Training
• Workplace Bullying Training for Employees - All Jurisdictions

Human Resources Training Requirements - Mandatory for all supervisors with direct reports

• A Guide to Workplace Incident Investigations
• Duty of Persons Directing Work (Bill C-45)
• Management Development Program (instructor-led)
• Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Supervisors in All Jurisdictions
• Progressive Discipline
• Supervisor 101 - Avmax Internal Training (instructor-led)

NOTE: Most training modules will be assigned as part of the onboarding program and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment. Please refer to your onboarding schedule for further details.

Safety Training for Safety Committee Members - (Only Applicable to employees who will be part of the Safety Committee)

• A Guide to Workplace Incident Investigations
• Health and Safety Committee Training for Committee Members

Elective Programs / Courses

Elective programs and/or courses should meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Alignment with core competencies / KPI's, as outlined in the current position profile;
• Development of one's skillset for career progression.
• Elective courses can be aligned with a performance development plan. To find out more information please contact your Human Resources Department.

All elective programs and/or courses are subject to prior approval by the authorizing Manager.

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 retirement plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to and prides itself on being an EEO/AA 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 groups.
• Avmax is a drug free work environment and participates in pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug screening.