Technical Leadership
Manage all PT6A overhaul repair and inspection activities.
Provide technical guidance on PT6A-27 and PT6A-34 maintenance.
Review tear down findings and determine repair versus replacement strategy.
Support troubleshooting of:
o High ITT
o Low torque
o Compressor deterioration
o Oil consumption
o Vibration
o Starting problems
o Propeller/engine interface issues
Liaise with Pratt & Whitney Canada and approved overhaul facilities.
Reliability & Fleet Support
Develop engine reliability monitoring program.
Review engine trend data and identify deterioration patterns.
Recommend maintenance actions to improve engine availability.
Analyze repetitive defects and implement corrective actions.
Support aircraft maintenance teams during AOG situations.
Cost & Commercial Management
Prepare annual overhaul and repair budgets.
Review overhaul quotations and repair invoices.
Challenge unnecessary component replacements.
Optimize repair-versus-replace decisions.
Develop engine maintenance cost forecasts.
Monitor engine shop KPIs:
o Cost per flight hour
o Turnaround time
o Shop visit cost
o Repeat defects
o Warranty recoveries
Workshop Management
Lead engine technicians and inspectors.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and OEM requirements.
Maintain tooling calibration and capability development.
Establish repair procedures and quality standards.
Manage vendor and overhaul shop performance.
Requirements
10 years turbine engine maintenance experience.
5 years in engine overhaul or repair facility management.
Hands-on PT6A-27 and PT6A-34 overhaul and repair experience.
Experience with:
o Engine tear down and inspection
o Hot Section Inspections (HSI)
o Major overhaul management
o Repair disposition and repair development
o Trend monitoring and troubleshooting
o Engine performance analysis
o LLP and component life management
Previous supervisory or management role leading technicians and planners.
Preferred experience supporting DHC-6 Twin Otter operators.
10 years turbine engine maintenance experience. 5 years in engine overhaul or repair facility management. Hands-on PT6A-27 and PT6A-34 overhaul and repair experience. Experience with: o Engine tear down and inspection o Hot Section Inspections (HSI) o Major overhaul management o Repair disposition and repair development o Trend monitoring and troubleshooting o Engine performance analysis o LLP and component life management Previous supervisory or management role leading technicians and planners. Preferred experience supporting DHC-6 Twin Otter operators.