Chief, Completions Engineering

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Job SummaryThe Chief – Completions is a people leadership role within the Engineering organization responsible for leading the development, integration, and certification support of aircraft interior and exterior completion activities across all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) platforms.Leading a team of approximately 5–10 engineering professionals, the Chief serves as the focal point for cabin configurations, aircraft refurbishment programs, customer-specific modifications, exterior paint schemes, placards and spanings, and completion-related engineering activities. The role ensures aircraft completion solutions are technically sound, compliant with regulatory requirements, aligned with customer expectations, and consistent across the DHC product portfolio.Working closely with Customer Engineering, Programs, Certification, Airworthiness, Manufacturing, Product Support, and external customers, the Chief provides technical leadership for cabin layout development, interior modifications, special mission configurations, and continuing airworthiness support related to aircraft interiors and completions.Direct AccountabilitiesCompletions Engineering LeadershipLead the development and execution of engineering activities related to aircraft completions across all DHC platforms.Provide technical leadership for cabin interior configurations, refurbishment programs, and customer-specific completion projects.Establish engineering approaches and standards for interior and exterior completion activities.Support the introduction of new cabin configurations and product enhancements.Cabin Configuration and Interior DesignLead the development and maintenance of aircraft cabin layouts and interior configuration definitions.Oversee the creation and management of:Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPAs)Cabin arrangement drawingsInterior installation definitionsCabin equipment layoutsEnsure cabin configurations meet regulatory, operational, customer, and certification requirements.Support special mission, utility, cargo, passenger, combi, and executive interior configurations as required.Refurbishment and Modification ProgramsLead engineering support for aircraft refurbishment, modernization, and interior upgrade programs.Develop engineering solutions for cabin reconfigurations and customer-requested modifications.Coordinate completion activities with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support organizations.Support retrofit and in-service modification programs across the DHC fleet.Placards, Markings, and Exterior FinishesOversee engineering definition and approval of aircraft placards, spanings, and identification schemes.Lead engineering activities related to exterior paint schemes, liveries, and customer branding requirements.Ensure compliance with regulatory, operational, and customer requirements for aircraft spanings and finishes.Maintain standards and practices governing placards, spanings, and paint scheme development.Customer Engineering SupportAct as a key engineering interface supporting customer-specific cabin and completion requirements.Collaborate with Sales, Programs, Product Support, and Customer Engineering teams to develop technical solutions.Support customer requests for aircraft configuration changes, interior upgrades, and special mission installations.Participate in customer technical reviews and configuration definition activities.Airworthiness and Certification SupportSupport certification activities associated with cabin configurations, interior modifications, and completion projects.Ensure compliance with applicable Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA requirements.Support continuing airworthiness activities related to aircraft interiors, cabin safety systems, placards, and occupant accommodations.Assist with technical investigations, service difficulty resolution, and regulatory inquiries as required.LeadershipLead, mentor, and develop a team of engineering professionals.Conduct performance reviews and manage employee development plans.Approve timesheets, vacation requests, and other administrative activities.Support recruitment, workforce planning, and succession development.Foster a culture of customer focus, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.Education RequiredBachelors degree in Engineering.P.Eng. designation or eligibility preferred.Experience, Skills, and attitudeRequired10+ years of aerospace engineering experience.Previous leadership, supervisory, or technical leadership experience.Knowledge of aircraft certification, continuing airworthiness, and engineering change processes.PreferredExperience with aircraft interiors, completions, customer engineering, certification, or cabin configuration development within an aircraft OEM environment preferred.Success MeasuresSuccess in this role will be demonstrated through:Successful delivery of cabin configuration and completion engineering projects.Effective support of customer-specific aircraft modifications and refurbishment programs.Consistent, compliant, and efficient development of LOPAs and cabin configuration definitions.High-quality support for certification and continuing airworthiness activities.Strong customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.Effective team performance, engagement, and development.Key CompetenciesLeadership and People Development.Aircraft Completions and Cabin Configuration.Customer Engineering.Interior Modification and Refurbishment Programs.Certification and Airworthiness Compliance.Technical Leadership.Cross-Functional Collaboration.Project and Program Execution.Continuous Improvement.Ctomer Focus.

Job Ident #: 2257

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

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Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com