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Pratt & Whitney

Team Lead, Engine Clearance

Pratt & Whitney

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About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why join our team?

Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful projects while developing your skills and expertise in a collaborative environment.

The position is based at our St-Hubert location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Position Purpose

  • Coordinate and lead day-to-day engine clearance activities across engine product lines, ensuring timely and efficient execution in support of engine flow, turnaround time (TAT), and business delivery objectives. The Team Lead provides operational guidance to Engine Clearance Specialists, resolves execution issues, and coordinates with Planning, Inventory, and cross-functional stakeholders to minimize delays and maintain continuous engine flow. The role supports the Logistics Manager in achieving operational targets, improving processes, and developing team capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution and Performance

  • Coordinate daily clearance activities and priorities across engine product lines to meet operational targets and customer commitments.
  • Monitor clearance throughput, aging, WIP, and progress against planned completion dates, identifying risks and initiating corrective actions.
  • Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding actions, material constraints, and operational issues affecting engine progression.
  • Escalate critical delays, risks, and resource constraints to the Logistics Manager, with clear status updates and proposed recovery actions.
  • Support end-to-end engine flow by coordinating clearance activities with Engine Line Planners, Inventory Specialists, and downstream operational teams.

Team Coordination and Development

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Engine Clearance Specialists, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and consistent execution.
  • Support onboarding, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and development of team members.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement and Reporting

  • Maintain accurate engine status information and performance reporting using established systems and tools.
  • Identify opportunities to improve clearance processes, standardize practices, and reduce administrative effort.
  • Support the implementation of process improvements and operational initiatives established by the Logistics Manager.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do you need to be successful?

  • University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in aerospace or supply chain, preferably in a repair management or MRO role
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Operational coordination and problem-solving
  • Team leadership and communication
  • Data analysis and performance monitoring
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Accountability and continuous improvement

What do we offer?

  • Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
  • Group insurance program
  • Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
  • Merit or recognition program
  • Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
  • Recreational and sports club
  • Nearby daycares
  • Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

Details

City
Saint-Hubert, QC

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