Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, the Avionics Fleet Specialist is responsible with communication with all airframe OEMs and vendors to keep up to date with ongoing or emerging technical issues which relate to aircraft avionics systems including In-Flight Entertainment (IFE).
Duties & Responsibilities
Liaise with De Havilland, Embraer, Viasat as well as other OEM’s when technical issues arise
Assist Line Maintenance with technical queries and provide technical support
Aid both component shop and structures shop with technical, procedural or tooling queries
Monitor fleet and individual aircraft for recurring problems and identify root cause and plan corrective actions
Track and assess airworthiness directives, service bulletins, modifications and service letters
Assist maintenance planning and technical records with task effectivity, hangar, tooling requirement and major planning considerations for both line and heavy maintenance
Assist with lessor technical queries
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
Work with Production to develop in-house Engineering Orders to help reliability
Participate with OEM and vendor working groups to ensure product improvement and bring Porter concerns to them for action
Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
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 of technical operations experience
Transport Canada and/or equivalent AME - E license preferred.
DHC-8-Q400 and/or Embraer E1 or E2 endorsements an asset
Experience with IFE systems such as Viasat or Panasonic/Thales considered 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 multitask
Able to obtain airside security clearance
Valid G driver’s license
Knowledge of RAAS (Remote Access Aviation System) and AMOS considered 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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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