Requisition ID: 1981
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:
IMP Aerospace & Defence’s Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter program has provided all aspects of support to Canada’s fleet of Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) CH-149 helicopters for over twenty years. Operating from across Canada at three Main Operating Bases, Gander NL, Greenwood, NS, and Comox, BC and headquartered in the Cormorant Support Centre in Halifax, NS, the program provides comprehensive, turnkey In-Service Support to Canada’s Cormorant helicopters. This unique program provides the RCAF with a full suite of all levels of support to this critical 24/7/365 mission.
Position Overview:
The Deputy Crew Chief (DCC) performs Elementary, Servicing and Maintenance duties in support of the Main Operating Base (MOB)
What You Will Do:
- Provide supervision to other employees, including task assignment. Lead the crew/section in all facets of aircraft maintenance.
- Provide input to crew shift assignment, aircraft maintenance schedule and selection of aircraft for flight, deployment and assignment of overtime.
- Perform First, Second and Third Level maintenance on aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components. This will include, but not be limited to, the servicing, inspection, removal, cleaning, repair, installation, adjustment, testing and certification (release) of aircraft mechanical, structural, avionic and electrical systems and components and ground support equipment.
- Perform aircraft release (ARA) when assigned, and trained, qualified and authorized.
- Ramp duties will include, but not be limited to, pre/post flight inspection and support, marshalling, parking, towing, fueling/defueling and installation/removal of required mission equipment and crash and emergency technical response.
- Perform ground runs of engines and auxiliary power units, where trained, qualified and authorised.
- Fly as necessary in support of maintenance, ferry and deployed operations.
- Deploy and work at other main operating bases and/or deploy in support of operations at remote sites, mobile repair parties and ferry flights.
- Work shift work, as required and/or assigned
- Provide on-job-training to other employees.
- Attend training for trade and professional development and for qualification/certification purposes.
- Ensure crew/section members complete all assigned training.
- Remove all debris accumulated by tasks performed and maintain a clean, safe work area. Carry out foreign object debris (FOD) inspections.
- Ensure hangar, shop, stores and office areas are clean and swept.
- Adhere to policies, procedures and directives established by the Company.
- Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time.
What You Will Bring:
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, including, but not limited to, power plant, flight controls, dynamic systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, environmental, basic structures, avionic and power generation and distribution systems.
- Knowledge of Flight Safety reporting procedures.
- Knowledge of the Company Quality Systems procedures.
- Knowledge of corrosion control techniques.
- Capable of reading and interpreting technical documentation such as maintenance manuals, work packages, drawings, blueprints and Standard Plant Procedures.
- Capable of performing Non-destructive Inspection, where trained, qualified and authorized.
- Ability to use standard computer programs and such specialized ones as may be necessary in the performances of the duties.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver s license to operate company vehicles and tow tractors.
- Education and Experience
- Graduate of a CH149 type maintenance course.
- Graduate of a recognized aircraft maintenance course or apprenticeship program and hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license or be qualified as an aircraft aviation technician within the Canadian Armed Forces or equivalent commercial experience.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in helicopter maintenance is required, of which 2 has been in a supervisory position.
What We Will Do For You:
- All of IMPs benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
- We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.
