Director- STC Integration

Westerkirk•Calgary, AB

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, STC Integration, is accountable for the successful integration of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) modifications into the De Havilland Canadair 515 aircraft and existing Aerial Firefighter fleet. This role has an end-to-end alignment between STC design, certification, and manufacturing, ensuring a stable, conforming, and repeatable production configuration. In parallel, this role will define and lead the strategy to develop in house electrical harness manufacturing capability, transitioning from external suppliers to internal production over time.

Requirements

Engineering degree (Aerospace or related)
10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or NPI
5+ years leading cross-functional teams
Experience with aircraft modifications, certification, or electrical systems integration
Strong system integration mindset
Expertise in configuration control and change management
Execution-focused leader with strong cross-functional influence

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical/harness systems

Responsibilities

Own STC-to-production integration strategy and execution.
Ensure disciplined control of STC changes into production.
Deliver manufacturing readiness (Workbooks, BOMs, build plans) for STC installs.
Manage STC partners and harness suppliers; align design, change, and delivery.
Enable efficient installation; resolve integration issues and drive corrective actions.
Ensure conformity between certified design and production aircraft.
Define and execute roadmap to bring harness design and manufacturing in-house, including NTT transition, make/buy strategy, and eventual shop setup and operation.
Build and lead a focused integration team across Methods, production, and supply chain.
Drive KPIs for schedule, quality, and configuration stability.