About the role
Job Summary Reporting to the Manager, Engineering - this position is responsible for the ongoing technical airworthiness, specification/configuration management and operational support of the Dash 8 and Embraer E2 Fleets. They will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement and support fleet activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Track and Assess Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and other OEM/CAA literature for fleet incorporation.
- Communicate with OEMs on technical issues (operational / reliability etc)
- Support Line and Heavy maintenance operation by providing expertise in specific engineering discipline (i.e. Avionics, Systems, Structures, Cabin)
- Develop in-house preventative maintenance tasks based on reliability data.
- Assist with the development of in-house and outsourced configuration projects (i.e. Cabin Layout)
- Assist maintenance planning and technical records as SME for task execution assistance (i.e. downtime requirements, effectivity, parts requirements etc)
- Assist the procurement team with part effectivities, alternatives, PMA reviews and other technical queries as they arise.
- Participate with OEM and vendor work groups to ensure product improvements for issues affecting Porter’s fleet.
- Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
Behavioural Competencies
- Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
- Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
- Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
- Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
- Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
- Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education from an institution recognized in Canada is required
- Graduates from an engineering discipline from a recognized university or those certified or eligible for certification by a Provincial Association as a professional engineer in Canada will be given priority.
- Minimum 5 years of technical operations / engineering experience, including experience at an Airline is required
- DHC-8-Q400 and / or Embraer E1 / E2 experience considered an asset
- AMOS knowledge considered an asset.
- Previous AEO/DAO experience considered an asset.
Location
Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ) and Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport - YYZ)
Company Description Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.
About Porter Airlines Inc.
Porter Airlines is Canada’s third-largest scheduled carrier, based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. An Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax and rated top small airline in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers Choice Awards, Porter is committed to offering speed, convenience and service as part of a premium travel experience.
As the airline of choice for discerning short-haul passengers, our warm and effortless approach to hospitality, combined with our spotless service brings dignity and refinement back to flying.
Porter Airlines est le troisième plus important transporteur régulier au Canada, basé à l’aéroport Billy Bishop de Toronto. Porter est une compagnie aérienne officielle 4 étoiles dans le Classement mondial des compagnies aériennes© établi par Skytrax et il est classé au premier rang mondial dans la catégorie des petites compagnies aériennes dans le Choix des lecteurs de Condé Nast Traveler 2013.
Porter est engagé à offrir la commodité, la rapidité et le service dans les voyages aériens. En tant que compagnie aérienne de choix pour les passagers exigeants de vols de courte durée, notre hospitalité chaleureuse et sans effort, combinée à notre service impeccable, apporte dignité et raffinement aux vols aériens.
About the role
Job Summary Reporting to the Manager, Engineering - this position is responsible for the ongoing technical airworthiness, specification/configuration management and operational support of the Dash 8 and Embraer E2 Fleets. They will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement and support fleet activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Track and Assess Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and other OEM/CAA literature for fleet incorporation.
- Communicate with OEMs on technical issues (operational / reliability etc)
- Support Line and Heavy maintenance operation by providing expertise in specific engineering discipline (i.e. Avionics, Systems, Structures, Cabin)
- Develop in-house preventative maintenance tasks based on reliability data.
- Assist with the development of in-house and outsourced configuration projects (i.e. Cabin Layout)
- Assist maintenance planning and technical records as SME for task execution assistance (i.e. downtime requirements, effectivity, parts requirements etc)
- Assist the procurement team with part effectivities, alternatives, PMA reviews and other technical queries as they arise.
- Participate with OEM and vendor work groups to ensure product improvements for issues affecting Porter’s fleet.
- Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
Behavioural Competencies
- Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
- Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
- Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
- Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
- Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
- Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education from an institution recognized in Canada is required
- Graduates from an engineering discipline from a recognized university or those certified or eligible for certification by a Provincial Association as a professional engineer in Canada will be given priority.
- Minimum 5 years of technical operations / engineering experience, including experience at an Airline is required
- DHC-8-Q400 and / or Embraer E1 / E2 experience considered an asset
- AMOS knowledge considered an asset.
- Previous AEO/DAO experience considered an asset.
Location
Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ) and Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport - YYZ)
Company Description Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.
About Porter Airlines Inc.
Porter Airlines is Canada’s third-largest scheduled carrier, based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. An Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax and rated top small airline in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers Choice Awards, Porter is committed to offering speed, convenience and service as part of a premium travel experience.
As the airline of choice for discerning short-haul passengers, our warm and effortless approach to hospitality, combined with our spotless service brings dignity and refinement back to flying.
Porter Airlines est le troisième plus important transporteur régulier au Canada, basé à l’aéroport Billy Bishop de Toronto. Porter est une compagnie aérienne officielle 4 étoiles dans le Classement mondial des compagnies aériennes© établi par Skytrax et il est classé au premier rang mondial dans la catégorie des petites compagnies aériennes dans le Choix des lecteurs de Condé Nast Traveler 2013.
Porter est engagé à offrir la commodité, la rapidité et le service dans les voyages aériens. En tant que compagnie aérienne de choix pour les passagers exigeants de vols de courte durée, notre hospitalité chaleureuse et sans effort, combinée à notre service impeccable, apporte dignité et raffinement aux vols aériens.