Job Title

The Production Manager reports directly to the PRM/PRMC and is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance activities/duties undertaken by Wasaya Airways are completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Job Duties and Responsibilities - Overseeing all Maintenance Staff at each location (Heavy Maintenance included) - Conducting Base visits and completing reports for each base every 60 days - Performing or delegating the performance of the Thunder Bay (YQT) Base Engineer in the event of their absence - Monitoring parts that are on order - Controlling and generating shift schedules for all maintenance personnel, ensuring appropriate manpower levels are maintained. Expected to strategically staff all maintenance. - Reviewing and approving scheduling changes for maintenance personnel - Review and approve maintenance employee vacation submissions/requests. - Monitoring all required maintenance training. Making sure all employees are up to date on necessary training and are trained accordingly and on time. - Routinely updating the PRM/PRMC with the status of all pertinent training - Overseeing the Special Projects Engineers - Controlling special projects which may occur at the various bases. - Working with approved DARs on aircraft modifications and repairs - Reviewing customer invoicing for accuracy - Ensuring that all paperwork is carried out on newly hired employees and terminations. - Ensuring that contract maintenance billing is accurate and forwarded to accounting for processing. - Completes payroll summary for all Maintenance Employees - Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate within the workplace. - Perform and uphold Wasayas Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers. - Any other related duties as assigned Minimum Skills and Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Hold a valid Transport Canada License for a minimum of five years. - Previous supervisory experience (within the maintenance/production industry) - Ability to maintain accurate records. - Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills - Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills. - Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles. - Solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, and procedures and other operational issues faced by the organization. - Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy - High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability - Proven mechanical abilities, and strong working knowledge of aircraft mechanical application and repair techniques. - Ability to work independently in a busy environment. - Experience with routine aircraft maintenance operations - Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment. - Able to work well under pressure. - Excellent computer skills, MS-Office preferable, proficient in use of internet and email - Able to work in a team environment, as well as unsupervised. - Strong attention to detail - Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always. - The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset. - Previous airline experience is an asset. - Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset. Working Conditions - Occasional travel is required. - Weekend and evening work may be required. - Hazards associated with trade. Physical Requirements - Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs. - Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals. How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to: #J-18808-Ljbffr