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"Cascade Aerospace is one of Canadas leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors - a place where we do cool things for great customers!" We invite you to consider a career with us - come, experience our creative, innovative, and performance-based company!
Job Description
Cascade is currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic GSE/Tooling Planner to join our team. This is a non-union position. This position reports to the Facilities/Tooling Manager.
Only Canadian Residents or Permanent Residents will be considered at this time.
Major Responsibilities & Duties
- Work with Planning to plan tooling/GSE (Ground Service Equipment) required for incoming aircraft, including having a detailed schedule that aligns with the aircraft hangar plan
- Plan the tooling calibration activities to ensure tooling is available when required
- Manage out of calibration tools
- Plan and monitor the service due schedule for tooling/GSE
- Prioritize the unserviceable tooling and GSE repairs
- Analyze tooling and GSE requirements and recommend new tooling/GSE, replacement of old tooling/GSE and disposal of unnecessary or beyond economic repair tooling/GSE, including new aircraft type requirements
- Conduct parts research for tools/GSE needing replacement parts
- Ensure supply of appropriate manuals for the operation and maintenance of the tools/GSE
- Provide guidance and training for departmental personnel, including use of Tool Hound (software program)
- Be Cascade’s Tool Hound Subject Matter Expert
- Conduct a regular Tool Crib audit using a WIP scorecard approach
- Review and draft changes for the tooling/GSE DMS documents
- Manage tooling/GSE loans to/from customers and other companies
- Be familiar with, and act in a manner which reflects Cascade Aerospaces Policies and Procedures including, but not limited to, culture and values, respectful workplace, health and safety, attendance, and security
Core Skills
- Excellent communication skills: fluent written and verbal English is mandatory
- Solid understanding of what tools and GSE are required and how they function
- Intermediate Computer Skills: word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
- Interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with departments such as Planning, Operations, Purchasing and Stores
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- General knowledge of manufacturing, maintenance, repair and modification of aircraft or systems and components in the areas of any of the following trades: Mechanics, Avionics, Structures, or Composites
- Ability to ensure that approved standards of Quality Control are maintained
- Safe work practices and techniques
Experience
- Minimum 4+ years’ experience with tooling and GSE required
- 48+ months aviation related experience preferred
- Experience in the following departments considered an asset: Planning & Operations
- Experience providing mentorship/support
- Experience in liaising with multiple stakeholders
- Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
- Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100 paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
- ATO (Approved Training Organization) provides endorsement (type) training & development.
- Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
- Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.
About Cascade
Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.
All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.
At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customers unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions.
Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume.
