Manager - Engine Shop
NewBe an early applicantTechnical 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.