Line Base Supervisor

About Jazz Aviation LP:

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canadas largest regional airline and Air Canadas primary Air Canada Express operator connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.

With over 4200 dedicated professionals Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety diversity and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture as reflected in the Company Awards and Recognition page.

Join our award-winning team and be part of shaping the future of regional aviation!

Purpose of Position:

To provide direction and supervision to a team of technicians in support of the Line Maintenance Operations. This position is responsible for ensuring all aircrafts are maintained in a manner that is consistent with the M.C.M and Transport Canada requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and assist with the coordination of the daily maintenance activity on the companys fleet of aircraft.
• Communicate the status of Line Maintenance mechanical interruptions with MOC.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and appearance is maintained to standards.
• Plan and control the quantity and quality of work of Line Maintenance personnel.
• Ensure that all inspection sheets logbooks and inspection tags are completed and forwarded to the appropriate persons.
• Provide on-the-job instructions and ensure that personnel are qualified to accomplish the work assigned them.
• Liaise with Manager Material Services to ensure that an adequate stock of certified materials and components are available to accomplish the required maintenance.
• Assume the duties of the Manager Line Maintenance when requested.
• Participate in Union meetings providing support and feedback.
• Participate in grievance hearings.
• Provide coaching direction and assistance to all direct reports.
• Coach employees for consistent quality completion of responsibilities.
• Provide feedback and support in conjunction with coaching. Address individual performance issues as they arise following standard performance management practices.
• Provide the necessary resources and tool for support staff to perform their duties.
• Demonstrate support and commitment to the diverse needs of staff.
• Recruit and select new team members as required.
• Annually negotiate high quality accountabilities with direct reports and provide performance reviews.
• Create an open honest and supportive work environment.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety and the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Holds a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License.
• Holds a valid Canadianissued drivers license with no restrictions or conditions.
• Holds or be able to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) from the Airport Authority.
• Able to work varying shifts.
• Minimum 5 years line maintenance experience required.
• English language fluency or working knowledge is required.

Note: Must be fluent in both English and French for positions in Montreal.

Additional Qualifications:

• Type Certification on CRJ 900 Dash 8 Q400 and/or E175 is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Previous experience reading/interpreting/applying a collective agreement is an asset.
• French language fluency or working knowledge is an asset.

Benefits of Joining our Award-Winning Team:

• Enjoy exclusive employee travel programs across the Air Canada network giving you and your family access to incredible destinations.
• Secure your future with our competitive defined contribution pension plan designed to support long-term financial well-being.
• Benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package including health dental life and disability coverage to keep you and your loved ones protected.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility:

We strive to make our workplace accessible and inclusive. To support your success we can provide accommodations for people with disabilities such as adjustments or assistive measures to remove barriers during the recruitment process. If you require any accessibility support please contact us at .

Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.