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Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Engineering

Available vacancies: 1

About 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:

Reporting

The Engineering Structures I reports directly to the Director of Engineering.

Core Competencies

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication in English
• Effective use of aerospace/mechanical engineering principles
• Engineering decision-making and judgment
• Critical thinking and risk management
• Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning
• Effective planning and project organizing
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs alterations to the aircraft structure, systems, equipment, and furnishings.
• Prepare, revise, and check detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Prepare, revise, and check design and engineering documents.
• Prepare, revise, and check ground and flight test reports.
• Prepare, revise, and check Maintenance Manual Supplements.
• Analyzes structures (hand calculations, finite element, fatigue & damage tolerance).
• Assist with Engineering Conformity Inspections.
• Ensure all design and administrative paperwork related to project work is maintained in accordance with the company DAPM and Engineering Procedures Manual.
• Support other departments such as MRO, Avionics, Sales, and Customer Support.
• Assist with the development of work estimates and schedules.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Engineering or Engineering Project Manager.

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

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering (other qualifications such as a technology degree or diploma may be accepted).
• Advanced job-related degrees are an asset.
• A P. Eng. or EIT designation from a recognized Canadian engineering association is preferred. Other designations such as ENG L or P. Tech. will be accepted.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CAD software (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred), and analysis software (e.g. FEMAP or ANSYS).
• Able to travel when necessary.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal).
• Knowledge of aircraft certification procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with part FAR 23, FAR 25, FAR 27, and FAR 29 aircraft design standards is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of related engineering experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in the field of engineering.
• Proficient in engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Design and analysis experience in aircraft structures preferred.
• Experience in fuselage penetrations, interior alterations, flammability, and/or structural integration of equipment is an asset.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance or fabrication methods is 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.