Chief Engineer - Rotary Wing (Permanent)
British Columbia-Multiple Locations
Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.
In Canada, Babcock is now well established as a provider of services to the Aviation sector, and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.
Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do:
- Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, ‘how might we?’
- Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts.
- Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet.
- Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts,
- Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined.
- Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.
We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at www.babcockcanada.com.
Babcock is looking to establish a Rotary Wing division within it’s aviation business in Canada and is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced engineering managers to lead the introduction to service and subsequent operations.
In this role, you will:
- In cooperation with the PRM and General Manager, oversee and provide central coordination and management functions for the aircraft maintenance and AMO staff across multiple locations based on experience, qualifications and authorization levels, to carry out maintenance activities on behalf of the company;
- Recommend qualified personnel for issuance of Aircraft Certification Authority;
- Ensure parts, materials, tools, equipment and technical and regulatory data required to carry out the maintenance process are available and used as required by all personnel;
- Ensure all defects and rectifications are controlled, recorded and certified in accordance with the Maintenance Process Manual (MPM) and/or a customer Maintenance Control Manual (MCM);
- Assist the PRM in developing and carrying out corrective actions as a result of findings from Quality Assurance or Safety Management reports, audits or investigations;
- During periods of PRM absence, act on their behalf in accordance with the MPM;
- Ensure the work-place is tidy and properly maintained;
- Lead, coordinate and control activities such that staff are developed, utilised and deployed effectively and employee performance and motivation is maximised;
- Be responsible to ensure established safety, quality, maintenance and other applicable processes, procedures and standards are maintained to ensure continued airworthiness;
- Monitor employee and operational performance and identify initiatives to deliver continuous performance improvement within the maintenance function;
- Prepare or review reports and provide technical input and analysis relevant to the maintenance program in order to inform senior managers;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Engineering.
The ideal candidate brings:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a certified Maintenance Engineer (TC, FAA, EASA) within helicopter operations;
- A Type Rating on medium aircraft such as AW139, 169, 189; however other comparable platforms may be considered;
- A minimum of 3 years as a Crew Chief;
- Experience of operating or managing multiple locations viewed as desirable;
- Knowledge of Transport Canada applicable CARs as they relate to AMO operations;
- Knowledge and experience of managing activity within Project Management framework desirable;
- A strong leadership ability demonstrated in an aviation maintenance environment;
- Knowledge and experience of Quality, Risk and Safety Management processes;
- A demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and priorities while remaining focused, calm, and professional under pressure;
- An ability to prioritize according to business needs with a flexible and adaptable approach;
- An ability to work very effectively within a collaborative team environment;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to make presentations to internal team members and senior managers;
- Competence working with Microsoft Office Application software including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and
- Proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, meaning that you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Government of Canada with the final dose at least 14 days prior to your start date.
Given our commitment to employee development across the board, employees enjoy a long and satisfying career at Babcock in an environment that values their contributions, rewards them properly, and is committed to their safety and wellbeing. Employee benefits may include but are not limited to:
- Relocation assistance for individuals and families
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
- Company sponsored continuing education
- Employee recognition and bonus programs
- Reimbursement of annual professional membership dues
- Health and Wellness Program
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employer matching of employee retirement contributions
- Paid vacation that increases with years of service
Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/
Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.