Job Description: To provide guidance and oversight to the ACM site managers and represent Air Canada Maintenance & Engineering at the MRO Vendor to ensure accomplishment of all Air Canada Airframe maintenance being undertaken. [ads1] Job Responsibilities: Responsible for adherence to Transport Canada, Air Canada and any other applicable regulatory authority quality and process requirements by the MRO. Oversee and approve spend for annual budget for the station responsible. Clearly understand and manage the maintenance agreement between Air Canada and Vendor and how it applies to aircraft events regarding regulatory requirements and financials. Lead all aspects of maintenance activities related to Air Canada events with respect to the MRO. Responsible for the total costs of Airframe Maintenance incurred at the assigned MRO. Coach the Air Canada Site Managers to represent ACM Management to the MRO and be accountable for all on-site contractual and commercial issues and handle all escalations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives with MROs to ensure they meet commercial expectations. Create Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for the MROs. Review and dispute labor and material charges for each event that are not per the maintenance agreement. Address any discrepancies in Vendor invoices prior to their submission to Air Canada Accounts Receivable. Participate in the MRO Daily Production Meetings and actively engage in the conversation to ensure the check progress is meeting the daily target. Approve work scope variations, over & above labor and material costs including impacts on the TAT. Provide feedback to the appropriate Air Canada departments, include documentation of the problem and potential resolution. Oversee and identify strategic initiatives by streamlining processes with vendors and representatives to ensure ACM can continuously improve its Maintenance Programs, costs of maintenance and turn-around times. Direct and provide leadership to the ACM site managers. Set clear direction and objectives by establishing KPI's with the Vendor and using Continuous Improvement principles. Job Requirements: ~ Good knowledge of invoicing and financial reconciliation procedures ~ Good knowledge on MS Windows, MS office, MS Project ~ Familiar with TRAX operating procedures ~ Experience in developing or managing MRO contracts ~ Willingness to travel. ~ Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance contracts & contracting ~ Experience in large scale program and project planning ~ Familiar with Air Canada company procedures ~ Demonstrated effective communication ability (verbal and written). ~ Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain B2B relationships at a senior level in organizations. ~ Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Airframe & Engine maintenance. ~ Holder of a current ICAO Type 2 AME License (on applicable type preferred)~10+ years of experience in the execution of large transport category aircraft heavy maintenance ~ Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in a technical field ~ Good knowledge of Transport Canada aviation regulations and norms ~ Good knowledge of large transport category aircraft heavy maintenance work processes Job Details: Company: Air Canada Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Dorval, QC, CA Application Deadline: N/A [ads2] instantcareers.net #J-18808-Ljbffr