Responsibilities
As a shop visit cost specialist, you will:

Develop a unique mix of technical, operational, and commercial expertise

Gain experience within the aerospace MRO environment

Exposure to cross-functional decision-making processes

Strengthen ability to influence without formal authority

Build a strong foundation in cost management

Develop skills in performance management

Work within a global organizational context

Acquire responsibility for managing shop visit costs to optimize profitability of maintenance contracts

Define repair workscopes aligned with technical and commercial objectives

Evaluate options and work with experts during the repair process

Ensure detailed reporting for each workshop visit and standardize documentation to enable continuous learning

Act as liaison between Customer Managers and the workshop, ensuring timely and relevant information flow about the client, engine status in shop, and financial performance

Qualifications
Required

Technical diploma in aerospace; AME license; or university degree in engineering or sciences

Minimum 7 years of experience in engine maintenance and repair

Experience in an MRO operations environment

Preferred

Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships

Knowledge of technical documentation, engine performance, maintenance documentation, and the engine repair/overhaul process

Strong analytical capability to interpret cost and performance data for technical and commercial decisions

Critical thinking and curiosity to identify risks and opportunities

Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams in a complex, fast-paced environment without formal authority

Familiarity with MRO financial principles (cost drivers, margin analysis, billing processes) is an asset

Note:



This position operates in a Francophone work environment, but requires good English proficiency to read and understand daily international documentation and to communicate with customers, suppliers, or international colleagues.

What 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 telemedicine

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC;) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec since 1928. We design and manufacture next‑generation aircraft engines for business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. Our teams push propulsion technologies to make engines more efficient and reliable, supporting missions from passenger and cargo transport to emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression.

The selected candidate may be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain applicable clearances related to handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional on successful checks and necessary clearances; failure to comply may result in withdrawal of the offer.

Why Join the Team? As a specialist in engine shop visit cost performance, you will help optimize costs and improve profitability of long-term maintenance contracts by defining repair workscopes to meet technical and commercial objectives, and by supporting decision-making with data and expert input.

Employment Details This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours based in Longueuil and performed in office.

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📌 Gestionnaire d'optimisation de la performance MRO | MRO Performance Optimization Manager (Quebec City)
🏢 Pratt & Whitney
📍 Quebec City