New Posting - Jazz Aviation

Manager Line Operations 
Jazz Aviation LP 

Toronto, ON

Manager Line Operations  Closing Date: Oct 5, 2016 Basic Purpose of position:  Supervise Line Pilots to support the operation in a specific region. Liaise with other departments and outside parties pertinent to daily operations. Key Activities:  Monitor Flight Operations reports and take appropriate action as required. Oversight on daily operations of flight crew. Provide guidance on day to day issues as well as incidents and emergencies. Provide support, coaching, and feedback to the Line Operations Support Managers and the pilot group. Participate in the interviewing and selection process for pilot hiring. Participate in meetings with local union representatives on possible grievances and disciplinary meetings. Communicate and bring meaning to department/corporate direction and communication. Provide guidance on Collective Agreement language. Liaise with local Airport Authorities and Air Traffic Services on issues pertinent to day to day operations. Write Flight Ops Memos to flight crew dealing with operational issues within the region. Monitor pilots for compliance with company policies, procedures and standards. Monitor Pilot absenteeism within the guidelines as set out in the Jazz Attendance Management Program. Participate in daily operations calls and report on any information required from investigations. Communicate with other departments to identify and assist in rectifying Flight Crew issues and requests including scheduling, payroll and leaves. Liaise with local company airport manager on issues related to Flight crew facilities, ramp procedures, ground icing, radio communications, etc. Liaise with Transport Canada on local issues. Participate in local HUB meetings. Communicate regularly with Chief Pilot, Line Operations. All other duties assigned by Chief Pilot, Line Operations and/or Sr. Chief Pilot Line Operations and Director of Flight Operations Participate on local Occupational Safety and Health meetings. Liaise with Safety Quality & Environment on Investigations and SMS reports. Other related duties as assigned. Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers. Qualifications:  At least 3 years of supervisory/management experience is required. Previous Line Pilot experience is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a requirement. Experience using CrewTrac, CrewQual, Qpulse and Sabre products would be an asset. At least 1 year of experience managing/supervising within a unionized environment is required. A degree or diploma is required. Preference would go to those who have obtained a degree or diploma in Business, Industrial relations or aviation management. Labour relations training or experience is an asset. Experience working in an aviation (or other industry) operations environment is required. Leadership with the ability to delegate while maintaining overall control and direction. Communicate and build strategic working relationships effectively within and outside the organization.  High stress tolerance as it relates to critical decision making.  Requisition ID : YYZ-2016-5810-006924 For further information, or to apply, please click here