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 Technical Estimator is responsible for all aspects of providing quotes for maintenance visits, repairs, and modifications for customers and DHC internal stake holders. This position also plays a strategic role in interfacing with sales to define the aircraft configuration and related scope of work for company owned assets prior to customer delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consistent and accurate specifications and pricing to support new business and planning teams, including reviewing technical data such as service bulletins, engineering orders, task cards, and aircraft drawings to support quotation development
Engage and collaborate with Sales, Asset Management, and Technical Records on a regular cadence to ensure a full understanding of current and desired aircraft configuration, loose equipment needs, certification requirements, and services desired is maintained.
Develop and maintain processes, templates, tools and databases 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.
Analyze and assemble historical cost performance data to provide decision-support information throughout the pursuit of business opportunities.
Identify gaps in the estimating and quoting process as it evolves to match business conditions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to generate estimation accuracy and timeliness and facilitate efficient and effective planning and execution of work.
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; back-up as directed to cover absences as needed.
Interface with the Sales team to provide business development support for all MRO/AMO-related work including quotes, timelines, hangar and resource availability, as well as technical questions.
Share estimation and quoting details to support DHC stakeholders in the creation and update of business cases, as well as provide input to various departments to improve performance and ensure efficient and effective planning of work.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 5 (five) years’ experience in aviation maintenance estimator experience preferred, with aircraft bidding and quoting process considered an asset
Good working knowledge of Civil Aviation Authority regulations.
Strong familiarity with maintenance production processes
Ability to interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, structural and wiring manuals
Proven ability to develop accurate and competitive quotes, including labor hours and materials, for structural, interior, and avionics modifications
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project within a Windows environment.
Why work at De Havilland?
De Havilland Canada is a Canadian-owned and operated aircraft manufacturer dedicated to providing rewarding opportunities in a diverse and welcoming workplace.
Work with a team that makes a true difference in the world- making it possible for people to travel around the globe efficiently, comfortably and safely.
We’ve manufactured over 5,600 aircraft including the most advanced turboprop in the air today. Our experience and expertise in constructing the highest performing aircraft in the industry is second to none.
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are dynamic workplaces led by teams that support and encourage all employees.
With a passionate team of innovators and a global network of support, De Havilland Canada proudly carries on it’s tradition as a leader in aerospace.
In addition to plenty of opportunities for career growth in a stimulating work environment, De Havilland Canada offers:
Competitive wages
Paid vacation
Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
Life insurance
RRSP/DPSP Plan
Employee and family assistance program
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.
