Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 80 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 16 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Administration Personnel.
This position will be accountable for the technical record duties for an aircraft fleet, ensuring the accuracy of the information is maintained. Significant diligence and attention to detail is required. Maintenance Administration Personnel work under the guidance of the Airworthiness Manager & Maintenance Planner to provide all applicable information required by the maintenance department and customers to complete projects in a safe, airworthy, effective, and efficient manner.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accountable for the technical record duties for an aircraft fleet, ensuring the accuracy of the information is maintained.
- Accountable to create, organize, and assemble fleet maintenance work packages to provide accurate, organized, workflow packages to the aircraft Lead Hands.
- Accountable for aircraft journey log sheets, technical logbooks, and integrity of maintenance documentation entries.
- Accountable to maintain the integrity of aircraft, engine, and propeller logbooks.
- Accountable to maintain archival maintenance records.
- Management of aircraft forecasts, maintenance status, configuration, and fleet utilization reports.
- Support the Maintenance Planner to maintain the accuracy of the maintenance program for their responsible fleet. Aid with ongoing AMS revision requirements, both documents and computer tracking changes.
- Support with reviewing and evaluating instructions for continued Airworthiness into the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AD’s, SB’s, Repairs, Engineering Orders, ICA’s) under the guidance of the Maintenance Planner.
- Assist with creating and maintaining maintenance tasks in Ramco.
- Collect technical, maintenance related data from Ramco, OEMs, reports, publications, and databases.
- Create and support technical reports as required internally and externally.
- Responsible for the evaluation and review of technical data and aircraft documents in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner.
- Responsible for the fleet technical records to meet the program requirements and fleet configuration requirements as provided by the Maintenance Planner.
- Assist in creating reports to the Airworthiness Manager and Maintenance Planner for long-term fleet maintenance requirements, improved reliability, cost reductions and maintenance program.
- Work with the Maintenance Planner increasing internal capabilities & efficiencies to support the fleet.
- Consult with Lead Hands to ensure work package expectations are being met.
- Support the induction of new maintenance programs and aircraft into the Conair fleet including aircraft induction and bridging activities.
- Perform all duties in accordance with Conair’s Policies and Procedures and applicable regulations.
- Complete assigned tasks and related paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Maintain currency as applicable to Conair Memos, Maintenance Bulletins, and notices.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles of planning and project management is an asset.
- Knowledge of Aircraft maintenance programs, technical records, and technical documentation.
- Ability to react quickly and efficiently to Conair’s needs and make decisions to remove roadblocks.
- Ability to prioritize activities, be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- Must be detail oriented and have a strong ability to maintain accurate records. Naturally organized and methodical with a focus on efficiency.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must have an intense desire to meet and exceed Conair’s goals and objectives while being a strong, professional team player with the ability to focus on customer requirements in a dynamic environment.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of Ramco or other ERP programs is an asset.
- Ability to work with Office 365 applications.
- Aviation related experience is an asset
- Post-Secondary accredited courses related to data entry, record keeping or program planning is an asset.
***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***
