Director- STC Integration

Job Description:

Job Summary 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. Direct Accountabilities Integration Leadership: Own STC-to-production integration strategy and execution. Configuration & Change Control: Ensure disciplined control of STC changes into production. Industrialization: Deliver manufacturing readiness (Workbooks, BOMs, build plans) for STC installs. Supplier Integration: Manage STC partners and harness suppliers; align design, change, and delivery. Production Support: Enable efficient installation; resolve integration issues and drive corrective actions. Certification Alignment: Ensure conformity between certified design and production aircraft. Capability Build (Harnesses): Define and execute roadmap to bring harness design and manufacturing in-house, including NTT transition, make/buy strategy, and eventual shop setup and operation. Organization Leadership: Build and lead a focused integration team across Methods, production, and supply chain. Performance Management: Drive KPIs for schedule, quality, and configuration stability. Education Required Engineering degree (Aerospace or related) Experience, skills, and attitude required 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 Experience with electrical/harness systems (preferred) Execution-focused leader with strong cross-functional influence Working Conditions Maintain strict adherence to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) Health & Safety Policies. Work in various environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, confined spaces, heights, and around chemicals. Must be able to climb, stand, kneel, lift (up to 50 pounds), push, pull, bend, reach, carry, walk, crawl, balance, and use stairs. Must be able to work shift rotations including weekends and/or night shifts, on-call or overtime as occasionally required. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for workplace safety. Ensure the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is necessary. Commit to Health & Safety Excellence to protect employees, customers, shareholders, and the public. For further information regarding a full list of working conditions, refer to the Job Demands Analysis.

Job Ident #: 2158

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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Job Info

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

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