Deputy Director of Maintenance

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

The Deputy Director of Maintenance is responsible to the Director of Maintenance for 61 Diamond Aircraft and 15 employees in Aircraft Maintenance, Tools and Supply, Maintenance Scheduling, flight line operations and fuels management. Assists with the management of a FAA Pt. 145 Certified Repair Station. Assists with the management of over $1M in associated support equipment, technical manuals, vehicles, and parts re-supply to directly support flight operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under Supervision of the Director of Maintenance, ensure Doss Aviation and Maintenance Department policies and procedures are followed by all employees.

• Assist in coordinating maintenance plans with Director of Maintenance and operations personnel to build and verify accuracy of the daily and weekly flying schedule.
• Tracks daily maintenance status of the fleet and directs maintenance priorities.
• Ensures completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Perform duties of Repair Station Chief Inspector. Ensure/validate productivity and quality goals are met for the maintenance department.
• Reviews and evaluates quality control reports, identifies trends and takes proper corrective actions.
• Enforce OSHA, FAA, and CAE safety standards.
• Coordinate with Flight Operations for provision of aircraft to flying schedule and resolution of pilot-reported discrepancies.
• Manage training program by Performing/ Coordinating/verifying training of department employees.
• Recommend and coordinate aircraft impoundment actions.
• Maintain daily aircraft status sheet and slides, generate recap reports as requested.
• Manage emergency response, lead crash/recovery efforts, direct aircraft off-base recovery efforts.
• Manage technical order library by verifying and implementing updates.
• Assists with the development and implementation of shop procedures as required.
• Promote the growth and development of team members by providing effective mentoring and coaching, monitoring and evaluating team members' performance.
• Ensures technicians are qualified to do all assigned tasks.
• Manage the collective bargaining agreement with the IAMAW.
• Assists with management and oversight for Hazardous materials storage/disposal, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and used engine oil, batteries and tires recycling programs.
• Other duties as assigned by managers.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education: High School or Equivalent

• Experience: 5-7 years aircraft maintenance
• License(s)/Certificate(s): FAA A&P with IA certification required
• Computer Skills: Must be expert with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and database usage

• Valid Driver's License

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Should have Certified Repair Station experience. Military aircraft maintenance unit management experienced preferred.
• In depth knowledge of Diamond aircraft mechanics and inspection cycles.
• Personnel management experience.

• Experience/knowledge of CBAs and union issues is preferred.
• BS Degree in Technical Management, Safety or similar field is preferred.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

• Work in a regular office environment; communicate via email, telephone, Microsoft Teams.
• Will at times be exposed to flight line conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into aircraft cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
• Must be able to detect odors and/or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems in the functioning of aircraft and its surrounding environment.

Salary Range: $81,400 to $122,000

The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.