Technical Estimator (MRO)

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

The DHC-AMO is leading the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada business unit specializing in maintenance, refurbishment and major modifications of both new and factory built DHC aircraft. We are actively acquiring used Dash 8-400 and Classic series aircraft for conversion and refurbishment, including cargo combi configurations, package freighter modifications, large cargo door installations, and avionics upgrades. As the final delivery site for Twin Otter aircraft. we also handle the repair, refurbishment, and modernization of damaged or operating aircraft. Additionally, we are revitalizing the CL-215 program with universal avionics upgrades and enhancing Sherpa SD3-60 aircraft with similar advancements.

We're currently looking for a Technical Estimator to join our team in Calgary, AB. The Technical Estimator is responsible for all aspects providing quotes for maintenance visit, repairs, and modifications for customers and DHC internal stake holders. The Technical Estimator also play a strategic role on interfacing with sales to define the aircraft configuration and related scope of work for company owned assets prior to customer delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage with Sales, Asset Management, and Technical Records to gain a full understanding of current and desired aircraft configuration, loose equipment needs, certification requirements, and services desired
• Have a full understanding of current and desired aircraft configuration, loose equipment needs, certification requirements, and services desired
• Enhance or create and maintain all the processes and tools needed to support the estimation process and quote development tasks for the MRO/AMO business unit
• Establish metrics to quantify estimation accuracy and timeliness of quote availability. Trend performance against those metrics and review with the MRO Planning Manager at the receipt of each Purchase Agreement and the completion of each contract
• Identify gaps in the estimating and quoting process as it evolves to match business conditions Drive continuous improvement initiatives to generate ever-better estimation accuracy and timeliness
• Develop an understanding of the maintenance planning process within the MRO/AMO sufficient to:
• Ensure a direct tie between how estimates are built and how they will be planned and executed
• To serve a brief back-up for that role when directed by the MRO Planning Manager to cover absences or balance workloads
• Share estimation and quoting details to support DHC stakeholders in the creation and update of business cases
• Provide insights from the estimation perspective to improve performance and facilitate efficient and effective planning and execution of work
• Analyze and assemble historical cost performance data to provide decision-support information throughout the pursuit of business opportunities
• Interface with the Sales team to provide business development support for all MRO/AMO-related work including quotes, timelines, hangar and resource availability, and technical questions
• Provide Input to various departments to improve performance and ensure efficient and effective planning of work with Quality, Production, OH&S
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Education And Professional Qualifications

• AME Transport Canada License, Aviation related Degree or Engineering Degree.
• Master’s degree or MBA will be considered an asset.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance/modification planning
• Minimum 2 years of aircraft bidding and quoting process
• Must have working knowledge of CAA regulations, cost accounting, and cost estimating
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Business development experience will be considered an asset
• De Havilland aircraft (DHC8, DHC6, CL) experience will be considered an asset
  
  
  

Personality and Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Effective collaborator with interpersonal skills to engage cross functionally and with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ethical, accountable, and team oriented with a results driven mindset.
• Organized, detail oriented, and adaptable with excellent time management and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgement, ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  
  
  

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.