Fleet Technical Engineer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for communicating with DeHavilland and/or Embraer to keep up to date with ongoing or emerging technical issues on the Dash 8-400 and E195-E2 in Porter’s Fleet. They will also work closely with Porter’s In-House Reliability Team to develop MRB programs to enhance aircraft availability and reliability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaise with DeHavilland and Embraer as well as other OEM’s when technical issues arise
• Assist Production with technical queries
• Monitor fleet and individual aircraft for recurring problems and identify root cause and plan corrective actions
• Track service bulletins, modifications and service letters incorporated and monitor for effectiveness.
• Assist maintenance planning and technical records with task effectivity, hangar, tooling requirements, and major planning considerations.
• Assist with lesser technical queries.
• Assist purchasing and warranty with sourcing of tooling and equipment when necessary.
• Work with Production and Engineering aid in development of in-house Engineering Orders to improve fleet reliability.
• 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.
• Participate in aircraft acceptance and delivery inspections.
• 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 10 years’ experience maintaining aircraft in a Line or Heavy environment
• Transport Canada issued AME M2 or E license
• DHC-8-400 and/or E195-E2 Endorsement required
• Valid passport and ability to travel
• Able to obtain airside security clearance
• Well organized, detail oriented and ability to work autonomously
• Proven self-starter with good time management skills and ability to multitask
• Valid G driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Knowledge of RAAS (Remote Access Aviation System) and AMOS an asset
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work nightshift if required
  
  

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.