Fleet Propulsion Specialist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for communicating with Pratt & Whitney and to monitor the progress of engines and APUs in for repair. They will also work closely with Manager, Engineering & Propulsion to develop and maintain the engine and APU change schedule on all fleet types.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaise with Pratt & Whitney as well as other engine component OEMs when technical issues arise.
• Create and maintain engine removal schedule.
• Liase with Pratt & Whitney shop to ensure TATs are met
• Aid shop with QEC build-up and teardown procedures and technical queries.
• Track and assess engine airworthiness directives, service bulletins, modifications and service letters.
• Assist stores with part disposition with regards to reparability or scrapping and monitor parts removed for troubleshooting status.
• Assist purchasing and warranty with PN effectivity, technical queries and sourcing of tooling and equipment when necessary.
• Participate with OEM and vendor working groups to ensure product improvement and bring Porter concerns to them for action.
• Utilization of the Safety Management System [SMS] reporting program and adherence to the Safety Policy.
• Travel in support of on-site shop visits for unscheduled removals, investigations and process inspections as required.
• Other duties 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.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Transport Canada issued AME M2 license or equivalent required
• DHC-8-Q400 and/or Embraer E1 or E2 experience an asset
• Valid passport and ability to travel an asset
• Well organized, detail oriented and able to work autonomously
• Proven self-starter with good time management skills and able to multi-task
• Able to obtain airside security clearance
• No criminal record as per TC CARs
• Valid G driver’s license
• Knowledge of RAAS (Remote Access Aviation System) and AMOS an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel an asset
  
  

Location

Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ)

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 a North American network from Eastern Canada. 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 Twitter.