Engineering - Electrical III

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 - Electrical III 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/ electrical 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, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs alterations to the aircraft avionics/ electrical systems.
• Produce detailed interface wiring diagrams in AutoCAD to support new avionics/ electrical installations.
• Prepare, revise, check and approve system architecture and wiring diagrams for all elements of integrating the avionics/ electrical systems(depending on experience).
• Prepare, revise, and check the system engineering analysis and substantiation reports including FHA and SSA.
• Prepare, revise, and check Flight Manual and Maintenance Manual Supplements.
• Conduct Engineering Conformity Inspections.
• Ensure all design and administrative paperwork related to project certification is maintained in accordance with the company DAPM and Engineering Procedures Manual.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers as the technical contact when required.
• Support other departments such as MRO, Avionics, Sales, and Customer Support.
• Assist with the development of work estimates and schedules.
• Act as project lead when assigned by the Director of Engineering or Engineering Project Manager.
• Supervise junior staff and co-op students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering or Engineering Project Manager.
• Adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintenance of the necessary knowledge and technical competencies required to carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to maintain in a high level of productivity without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement 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, avionics or electrical engineering (other qualifications such as a technologist degree or diploma may be considered).
• Advanced job-related degrees are an asset.
• P.Eng. designation from a recognized Canadian engineering association is preferred. Other designations such as ENG Lor P. Tech may be considered.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CAD software (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred).
• Able to travel domestically and internationally for work.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal).
• Knowledge on aircraft certification procedures.
• Knowledge on aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of part FAR 23, FAR 25, FAR 27, and FAR 29 aircraft design standards.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years related aviation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in the field of expertise.
• Proficient in engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Design and analysis experience in aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Experience in avionics installations and/or repair 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.

Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.