Lead ACA, YOW

Porter Airlines View all jobs

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Summary:The Lead ACA is responsible for leading a team of technicians in a line maintenance environment to address aircraft defects and operational events in a timely and equitable manner. Communication about task completion and aircraft serviceability to the supervisor or MOC is also a key element to this role. Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that all maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the MCM, MPM, DPDs, aircraft and component maintenance manuals and Transport Canada requirements
  • Maintain an AME M2 or E license and ACA qualifications on company aircraft and assume the responsibilities of an ACA if the operation requires support
  • Liaise with MOC and Operations to schedule overnight work packages, hangar availability, and gate movements
  • Responsible for all Apprentices, AMEs, and ACAs for the delegation and timely completion of assigned tasks
  • Assist with ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance, generating logs for any equipment that requires repair
  • Responsible to ensure the consumable materials and tooling stored in the hangar and service vehicles are maintained in a neat and tidy manner
  • Responsible to assist with AOG maintenance system-wide by providing workforce ability when required
  • Ensure the hangar work areas, terminal work areas and service vehicles are kept clean in an effort to maintain a safe work environment
  • 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 and tasks 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 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
  • Transport Canada issued AME M2 or E license
  • DHC-8-Q400 and/or Embraer E2 endorsements an asset
  • Well organized, detail oriented and able to work autonomously
  • Proven self-starter with good time management skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to obtain airside security clearance
  • Successfully complete the company background and pre-employment screening tests
  • Valid G driver’s license
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 North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.

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