Avionics Installer

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Division/Department: Avionics

Available Vacancies: 1

About Avmax Group Inc.

Established in 1976, Avmax Group Inc. is a globally integrated aviation company dedicated to simplifying customers' aviation needs through dependable services and trusted results. With a diverse portfolio encompassing every product and service related to aviation, Avmax operates worldwide, including key locations in Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver, Canada; Great Falls and Jacksonville, USA; Nairobi, Kenya; and N'Djamena, Chad.

Avmax offers comprehensive capabilities including Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering (a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization - DAO), Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO - a Transport Canada authorized MRO), Aircraft Paint, and Spares provisioning.

Why Join Avmax?

Avmax fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment that champions growth and career advancement. The company is committed to creating a leading workforce, products, and services within the aviation industry. Employees benefit from a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, a robust pension plan, flexibility, and a supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance.

About the Role

The Avionics Installer plays a crucial role within Avmax's Avionics division, reporting directly to the Avionics Manager. This position is responsible for the precise installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of sophisticated avionics systems on a variety of aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive maintenance checks and servicing of sophisticated avionics systems, encompassing communications, navigation, autopilot, pitot-static systems, in-flight entertainment, radar, AC & DC power distribution, and aircraft lighting.
Execute daily tasks related to avionics installation, meticulous troubleshooting, and precise repair on various customer aircraft, including diligent follow-ups on completed services.
Offer expert technical assistance and guidance to pilots as required.
Ensure effective inter-departmental communication regarding task completion to facilitate seamless transitions for subsequent trades.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with all safety regulations.
Actively promote and embody Avmax's core values, vision, and mission.
Operate and calibrate a diverse range of avionics test equipment, including but not limited to air data test sets, navigation, indication, recording, and autopilot system testers.
Accurately document and report all work performed on a routine basis, ensuring comprehensive record-keeping.
Sign off on work sheets and work cards, ensuring complete and accurate documentation of all accomplished tasks.
Proficiently read and interpret Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) installation drawings and reports.

Core Competencies:

Exceptional Communication Skills (Oral and Written)
Positive Attitude and Professionalism
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Demonstrated Integrity, Ingenuity, and Assertiveness
Collaborative Team Player Mentality

Qualifications and Experience

Possess 3-5 years of progressive experience in the aviation avionics field.
A Transport Canada Certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME-E) License is considered a significant asset.
Must exhibit strong troubleshooting skills complemented by a high degree of quality workmanship.
The successful candidate will be expected to work towards obtaining an Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA).
Excellent organizational skills.

Our Commitment to Recruitment

Avmax Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, proudly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all its employees. Avmax Group Inc. maintains specific policies to prevent discrimination in its hiring practices on the basis of protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. Applications are therefore encouraged from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Avmax is dedicated to accommodating the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. Should accommodation be required during the recruitment process, applicants are encouraged to advise their HR Representative confidentially.

Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.

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