Line Base Supervisor

Purpose of position

To provide direction and supervision to a team of technicians, in support of the Line Maintenance Operations. This position is responsible for ensuring all aircrafts are maintained in a manner that is consistent with the M.C.M and Transport Canada requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support and assist with the coordination of the daily maintenance activity on the company's fleet of aircraft.
• Communicate the status of Line Maintenance mechanical interruptions with MOC.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and appearance is maintained to standards.
• Plan and control the quantity and quality of work of Line Maintenance personnel.
• Ensure that all inspection sheets, logbooks and inspection tags are completed and forwarded to the appropriate persons.
• Provide on-the-job instructions and ensure that personnel are qualified to accomplish the work assigned them.
• Liaise with Manager, Material Services to ensure that an adequate stock of certified materials and components are available to accomplish the required maintenance.
• Assume the duties of the Manager, Line Maintenance when requested.
• Participate in Union meetings, providing support and feedback.
• Participate in grievance hearings.
• Provide coaching, direction and assistance to all direct reports.
• Coach employees for consistent quality completion of responsibilities.
• Provide feedback and support in conjunction with coaching.
• Address individual performance issues as they arise following standard performance management practices.
• Provide the necessary resources and tool for support staff to perform their duties.
• Demonstrate support and commitment to the diverse needs of staff.
• Recruit and select new team members as required.
• Annually negotiate high quality accountabilities with direct reports and provide performance reviews.
• Create an open, honest and supportive work environment.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Holds a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License.
• Holds a valid Canadian‑issued driver’s license with no restrictions or conditions.
• Holds, or be able to obtain, a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) from the Airport Authority.
• Minimum 5 years' line maintenance experience.
• Able to work varying shifts.
• English language fluency or working knowledge.
  .
  Note: Must be fluent in both English and French for positions in Montreal.

Preferred qualifications

• Type Certification on CRJ 900, Dash 8 Q400 and/or E175.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Previous experience reading/interpreting/applying a collective agreement.
• French language fluency or working knowledge.