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Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (12 months)Location: 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), Winnipeg 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:Avmax is pleased to offer an aviation co-op opportunity to engineering students currently enrolled in an accredited Canadian university engineering co-op program.The successful candidate will join our Engineering team in Calgary and work on developing a variety of aftermarket modifications for aircraft used in the regional airline market and special mission operations. During your term, you will be exposed to all aspects of the aircraft modification process, including establishing customer and regulatory requirements, engineering data creation, manufacturing requirements, design verification, and customer support.You will also have the chance to gain hands-on experience through visits to our multiple hangars and the opportunity to interact with our manufacturing and maintenance staff who implement our modifications.Reporting The Mechanical Engineering - Co-op Student reports directly to the Director of Engineering. Day-to-day directions will be given by the Director of Engineering and/or designated engineering staff.Core CompetenciesStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously.Strong computer drafting literacy with AutoCAD or SolidWorks; knowledge of both an asset.Computer productivity literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.Critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical reasoning.Key Performance Indicators / Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of the Director of Engineering and Structures Engineering department, assist with applying design principles to alterations for aircraft structure, systems, equipment, and furnishings.Build or revise CAD drawings to support design and manufacturing activities for aircraft.Produce, revise, or update detailed part, assembly and installation drawings for aircraft.Update or define manufacturing requirements or engineering procedures, including ensuring that project work is maintained in accordance with the company DAPM and Engineering Procedures Manual.Assist with continued airworthiness tasks and customer support for aircraft.Any other duties may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Engineering.QualificationsAdherence to company policies.Ability to follow direction and seek clarity when required.Demonstrate knowledge and capability growth over the course of the work term. Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues.Ability to maintain productivity without sacrificing quality.Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision making.Ability to project a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and represent the company in a positive light.Enrolment in a recognized Canadian University Engineering Program.Minimum completion of two academic semesters.Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal).ExperiencePrevious work with engineering design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).Has completed at least one materials engineering course (or equivalent).Has completed at least one engineering design course (or equivalent).Aviation experience (project, design, pilot, etc.) considered an asset.Knowledge of the aviation regulatory framework is considered an asset.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 all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, 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. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request. In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
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