Furnishings Technician

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Division/Department: MRO/Furnishings

Available vacancies: One

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

Reporting Structure

The position reports directly to the Department Lead.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Confidentiality
• Excellent investigation and critical-thinking ability
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Organization and time management skills

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely perform painting and detailing of aircraft under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of sanding parts and components.
• Properly clean parts and components prior to painting.
• Aware of how to mask parts and components prior to application of coating.
• Working knowledge of strippers and their use.
• Excellent attention to etching metal and applying chemical conversion coatings.
• Repair and complete modifications on aircraft.
• Working knowledge of lifts, power buffers, arc welders, and spray guns.
• Properly dispose of hazardous waste and following color charts.
• Responsible to report unserviceable equipment to lead/manager.
• Demonstration of safe working practices and techniques.
• Responsible to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) as required and pass a respirator fit test physical.
• Other miscellaneous duties as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Work well with little supervision and pay close attention to details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in related field with strong mechanical and/or mechanical
• Minimum 2 years' experience within the aerospace/aviation industry.

Company Regulatory Training Requirements - Training will be conducted online unless otherwise specified

• HR & IT Orientation (instructor-led)
• Safety Orientation (instructor-led)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Safety Management System (SMS)
• General Procedures Manual (GPM)
• Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM)
• Human Factors
• WHMIS

Training Requirements - Mandatory for all employees

• Respect in the Workplace Training
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
• Workplace Sensitivity Training
• Workplace Bullying Training for Employees - All Jurisdictions

Human Resources Training Requirements - Mandatory for all supervisors with direct reports

• A Guide to Workplace Incident Investigations
• Duty of Persons Directing Work (Bill C-45)
• Management Development Program (instructor-led)
• Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Supervisors in All Jurisdictions
• Progressive Discipline
• Supervisor 101 - Avmax Internal Training (instructor-led)

NOTE: Most training modules will be assigned as part of the onboarding program and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment. Please refer to your onboarding schedule for further details.

Safety Training for Safety Committee Members - (Only Applicable to employees who will be part of the Safety Committee)

• A Guide to Workplace Incident Investigations
• Health and Safety Committee Training for Committee Members

Elective Programs / Courses

Elective programs and/or courses should meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Alignment with core competencies / KPI's, as outlined in the current position profile;
• Development of one's skillset for career progression.
• Elective courses can be aligned with a performance development plan. To find out more information please contact your Human Resources Department.

All elective programs and/or courses are subject to prior approval by the authorizing Manager.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and retirement plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to and prides itself on being an EEO/AA We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected groups.
• Avmax is a drug free work environment and participates in pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug screening.