Manager - Engine Shop

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.