Avionics/Electrical Engineer IV – Authorized Person

Job title:

Avionics/Electrical Engineer IV – Authorized Person

Company

Avmax Group

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time PermanentLocation: Calgary, ABDivision/Department: EngineeringAvailable vacancies: 1About 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.About the Role:ReportingThe Avionics/Electrical Engineer – Authorized Person reports directly to the Director of Engineering.Core Competencies

• Advanced understanding of Aircraft Certification Requirements
• Experience with Aircraft Safety Analysis
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective use of aerospace/mechanical engineering principles
• Engineering decision-making and judgement
• Critical thinking and risk management
• Problem solving and mathematical reasoning
• Effective planning and project organizing
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for certification of avionics/electrical equipment and systems in Part 23/25/27/29 aircraft.
• Make findings of compliance against avionics/electrical certification standards within the TC scope of delegation.
• Review and approve design, operation, and engineering documents.
• Conduct Engineering Conformity Inspections.
• Witness ground and flight certification tests.
• Ensure all design and administrative paperwork related to project certification is maintained in accordance with the company DAPM and Engineering Procedures Manual.
• Liaise with TC and/or foreign CAA staff as required.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers as technical contact when required.
• Support other departments such as MRO, Avionics, Sales, Manufacturing, and Customer Support.
• Mentor junior design/engineering staff to assist their knowledge and skills growth.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Key Performance Indicators

• Adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintenance of the necessary knowledge and technical competency required to carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision making.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical and regulatory problems.
• Ability to project a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and represent the company in a positive light.
• Ability to manage project tasks in a logical and organized fashion with clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently, or within the previous 12 months, hold a TC airworthiness delegation (AP within another company or DAR) and be eligible to be delegated as an avionics/electrical AP within the Avmax DAO.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or electrical engineering (other qualifications may be considered).
• Advanced job-related degrees an asset.
• Eng or equivalent in a related engineering field preferred.
• Possess a strong knowledge of aircraft certification procedures.
• Possess a strong knowledge of avionics and electrical systems.
• Familiar with FAR part 23 and 25 aircraft. Part 27 and 29 helicopters is an asset.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office suite. CAD software is an asset (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred).
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally for work.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal).

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a TC delegate person.
• Minimum 7 years of aircraft certification experience with responsibilities covering the design and certification of avionics/electrical modifications.
• Minimum 10 years of related aviation engineering experience, preference given to those with recent experience with Part 25 aircraft.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.

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 pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. 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 grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Expected salary

Location

Calgary, AB

Job date

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 22:29:55 GMT

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