Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS & AIRCRAFT COMPLETIONS

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

The Director, Programs & Aircraft Completions is responsible for the overall performance of the Program Management & Aircraft Completions departments for Airbus Helicopters in Canada. The Director, Programs & Aircraft Completions is responsible for managing day to day challenges, providing support and leadership to the team, and ensuring defined deliverables & key performance indicators are met.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management:

• Accountable for the overall financial & operations performance of all aircraft programs
• Provide drum beat for successful execution of program plans, schedules and budgets
• Mentor PM staff to higher levels of autonomy and ability to manage complex projects
• Ensure lessons learnt from past projects are incorporated into program planning and control
• Ensure superior customer experience is maintained at all phases of the project
• Update program financials, determine root cause & corrective actions for variances
• Participate in the validation of pricing rules and guidelines proposed for aircraft options sold to customers during new helicopter completions or aircraft MRO
• Develop and be accountable for annual OPEX budget and monthly forecasts
• Manage yearly aircraft allocation with FAL (AH, AHD, AHI)
• Drive the process to define the basic aircraft configuration to maximize the group cost-efficiency
• Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate with Finance medium to long range planning
• Support sales team by providing valuable technical insights and act as a catalyst during the RFQ
• Support Complex / Strategic Offers from regional level
• Ensure ATPs are released in a timely manner to support successful project execution
• Ensure Pre-contract meetings are conducted before config freeze

Industry & Aircraft Completions :

• Accountable for successful execution of new helicopter completions & aircraft MRO operations
• Evaluate and challenge productivity targets and results
• Define and deploy strategy to level load capacity for aircraft completions and aircraft MRO for Airbus Helicopters in Canada
• Develop partnership with external completion centres to serve as capacity on as required basis
• Works closely with contractor staffing firm to level load contract labour workforce in relation to workload requirements
• Advocates for the application of best practices - capacity planning, shop floor management, etc.
• Manage aircraft inventory levels. Ensure materials and labour resources are available to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Assess the need to launch work in anticipation of requirements and organize tasks accordingly
• Ensure successful translation of executed contracts into Statement of Work distributed via ATP
• Responsible for structuring the execution of multiple, inter-dependent projects to optimize speed and value creation (workshare projects)
• Support EH&S initiatives

Leadership:

• Lead and align matrix cross-functional team, define pragmatic solutions that will deliver positive results for the business
• Take ownership of challenges facing the team and devise appropriate solutions
• Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff as appropriate
• Maintain adequate resources to perform required business activity - recruitment, local workload, contracting, capacity balancing
• Make critical decisions in a timely manner with the bigger picture in mind
• Develop and maintain effective network and working relationship with extended AH team in North America & Europe

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• University degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or Operations Management
• PMP certification considered an asset

Experience

• 7 years of successful experience managing/leading Program Management and customization/manufacturing activities in Aviation or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Thorough understanding of Aircraft completion process and well established network within the Aerospace community
• Strong attention to detail
• Creative thinking, “can-do” attitude
• Strong leadership skills & ability to coach/mentor/inspire staff
• Ability to meet goals and targets independently and without day-to-day active management
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to set priorities and undertake initiative to time sensitive demands & deadlines
• Customer focused & Business oriented mind set and approach
• Effective collaboration agility
• Advanced computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Suite applications
• Advanced computer skills
• Knowledge of SAP considered an asset

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>

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