Production Manager, Central Yukon (Dawson City)

We are currently looking for Production Managers for a rotational contract (14 days on/14 days off). Accommodation and transportation provided.

Title Maintenance Production Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance

Qualifications AME License or Four (4) years of Aviation Experience and Two (2) years of Management Experience

Personal Characteristics

Dresses appropriately and keeps a well-groomed appearance.

Arrives to work in a timely manner and is dependable.

Ability to work a variety of shifts to support our 24/7 operation.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively in high pressure and time sensitive situations.

Professional, polite and personable approach to dealing with clients, guests and fellow employees.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Self-motivated with a solutions-focused approach to challenges and opportunities.

Customer service orientated with a strong commitment to providing excellent service.

Requests vacation/personal time off in a timely manner.

Adapts to changing conditions and shows a willingness to help others in various departments.

Ability to effectively manage confidential matters.

Elements for a Good Production Manager

Execute to Plan

Set clear goals and expectations for myself and my team

Marshal resources to help associates achieve their objectives

Create a clear plan to achieve the goal

Deliver the promised results

Create the space and opportunity for others to step up

Sense-making

Articulate purpose and mission by connecting the‘What’ and ‘Why’

Quickly read people and situations to create a mental map of the‘terrain’

Skillful in reading weak signals on the horizon

Apply alternative ways of knowing and perceiving

Construct meaning from a wide variety of sources and create meaning for myself and others

Collaborating

Readily engage in a diversity of talent, perspectives and styles to achieve a greater result

Reach out to people for information, involvement and readily partner with others internal and external to the organization

Synthesize a range of perspectives, ideas and contributions to solve complex problems

Understand and have patience for collaborative process

Aligning People

Skilled and comfortable with difficult conversations

Demonstrate patience

Skilled at anticipating the needs of others

Favor organizations interests over interests of individuals

Effectively address difficult issues

Job-Specific Duties Responsible for:

Maintenance Management

Short term (100hrs/30 days) forecasting reporting

Create a tracking plan and meet with DOM regarding progress and planning

Oversee the daily operation of the maintenance department

Update DOM as required on aircraft progress

Continued check ins with crew

Daily toolbox meetings with crew

Work with Op Control to ensure clear communication of aircraft availability

Provide DOM with weekly data for scorecard results (AOG updates on aircraft, CapX calendar/hour next due and status updates on major projects.)

Attend Senior Leadership Team or Management Team meetings as delegated when the DOM is absent

Management of on-call schedule for maintenance purposes for the base with oversight from DOM

Oversee and communicate with Operations on the day-to-day mechanical issues and snags for aircraft planning

Responsible for ensuring AOG concerns are brought to the DOM

Responsible for ensuring work is started on AOG items on the floor

Responsible for assessing the day-to-day operations and communicate with Ops regarding any changes to the daily schedule

Coordinate with the DOM and maintenance personnel for large planning projects that may require aircraft to be offline for any time longer than one day

Communication of long-term planning for maintenance items scheduled on respective shift

Ensure all aircraft types maintenance items are staggered to ensure availability of aircraft

Meet the timeline for scheduled maintenance

Focus on the AME’s on the floor to ensure tasks are being completed

Create realistic timelines for scheduled maintenance for all aircraft in fleet

Ensure the maintenance on medevac aircraft is staggered to ensure 2 medevac aircraft are always available

Liaise as required with manufacturers, AMO’s, engineering firms, parts suppliers, etc.

Schedule 3rd party maintenance when required with support of DOM

Work with QA Manager to ensure the appropriate training/accuracy is in place for the maintenance department and implement regular audits of non-compliance areas

Work with Technical Records on any QC findings to ensure accuracy of documents

Participate in the Alkan Air SQMS system and encourage other maintenance personnel to be actively engaged

Consult with the PRMC to ensure maintenance policies and procedures required by Car’s and the manual are complied with.

Consult with the PRMC regarding short erm maintenance planning.

Ensure ACA’s have adequate guidance and resources.

Remove aircraft from service as required

Advise PRMC of any difficulties encountered

Evaluate and submit Service Difficulty Reports as required

Evaluate Publication Reviews including AD/SB’s and implement as required.

Enter Maintenance Agreements as required.

Consult with flight crews and maintenance personnel on any maintenance related issues.

Evaluate Quarantine Parts for disposal or repair.

Perform MEL extensions as required.

Other duties as assigned by the PRMC.

People Management

Jointly with the DOM - Management of employee working schedules including approving time off requests, approving the drafted schedule and notifying Scheduler and HR when an employee is absent

Primary approval of maintenance timesheets for payroll with secondary approval by DOM

Liaise with the DOM and HR Department with respect to Performance Management of Employees and conducting timely performance evaluations

Hiring and staffing the maintenance departments as delegated by DOM

Coaching, developing and training employees

Manage/train all staff in use of maintenance programs

Develop annual training plan for all personnel with involvement from DOM

Support in the planning and structure of in-house training

Administer Additional/Updated and Recurrent training to personnel as required.

Supporting problem resolution and decision-making

Overall support of management, the company and any related policies/documents to be adhered to

Working with the DOM to monitor and control expenses and the corresponding maintenance budgets

Work with the DOM to plan and set goals for future periods for maintenance teams and individual goal plans

Responsibilities and Duties outlined in the attached Section 125 of Canada Labour Code Part III relating to Occupational Health and Safety for Employees

As a member of this team, it is understood that there will be uneven workloads and demands on your time. The goal is to create systems and processes and redundancy to avoid excess workload. However, as the Production Manager, there will be times where work-life balance is impacted.

Oversight of

AME’s

AME Apprentices

Stores Department

Technical Records

Minimum Performance Standards/Accountability This job description provides an overview of your specific job duties, but it is not possible to be all inclusive. You may be asked from time to time to perform functions not stated or not directly related to your position and will be expected to willingly cooperate.

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