Reporting to the Manager, Ground Equipment Maintenance, the incumbent coordinates the daily activities of a team of Ground Equipment Mechanics while actively participating in the maintenance and repair of Air Transat’s ground support equipment and vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily work of a team of Ground Equipment Mechanics.
- Perform maintenance and repair work on Air Transat’s heavy and light-duty vehicles.
- Ensure operational efficiency.
- Ensure work is completed within established timelines and according to operational priorities.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
- Relevant training and/or experience in ground support equipment maintenance, heavy vehicle mechanics, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of ground support equipment.
- Experience as a sheet metal worker, aircraft sheet metal technician, or MIG welder is considered an asset.
- Strong teamwork skills, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and excellent time and priority management abilities.
- Knowledge of propane-powered, electric, diesel, and gasoline-powered equipment is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and a Transport Canada DA Permit.
- Proficiency in spoken and written French and English*.
*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.
Employment Equity
At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.