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James Coutts

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Resourceful leader dedicated to the safe and productive execution of aircraft maintenance for 7+ years. Searching for a new and exciting challenge where to leverage experience in the trades and hospitality. Now focused in aviation and after earning diverse communication skills, and technical knowledge, I am motivated to expand my knowledge of airline operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inspector Crew Lead

WestJet
10.2018 - Current
  • Dutifully coordinate and support the Inspectors performing line maintenance activities on 30+ aircraft daily, at Canada's busiest International airport.
  • Experience leading heavy maintenance, major modifications, and coordinating with manufacturers with strict adherence to CARs and WHS safety regulations.
  • Lead crew briefings and daily scrums.
  • Beta stage technical software integration and improvement.

Vice Chairman

Westjet AME Association
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Elected by fellow representatives and the executive committee of the AME Association, this role included dispute resolution, policy negotiations, and general consulting to WestJet executive leadership on behalf of the AMEA members.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - ACA

WestJet
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Line Maintenance
  • DHC-8/402 (Q400), Boeing 737NG and MAX series Endorsed
  • Power Run-Up and Taxi Certified

AME - Apprentice

Porter Airlines Inc.
07.2014 - 04.2016
  • Critical team player in line and heavy maintenance activities
  • Often working individually and leading contract maintenance personnel.

Shop Technician

Porter Airlines Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Summer Student Position - Assisting with wheel assembly, battery maintenance, prop build ups and ATA 25 component repairs.

Instructor/Coach

Caledon Ski Club
01.2006 - 08.2013
  • Instructed advanced freestyle snowboarding and intermediate downhill skiing to compete provincially.

Site Supervisor

BGI Contracting
04.2008 - 02.2013
  • Onsite supervision of third party contractors and BGI staff for commercial office renovation projects exceeding 70,000 sq./ft
  • Notable clients include Nestle Purina and the Reitman's group.

Watersports Rental Supervisor

Red Sail Sports Aruba
03.2007 - 03.2008
  • Lead morning briefings for beach attendants and allocated resources for dynamic daily demands at multiple 5 star resorts.

Education

Diploma, Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician -

Centennial College
01.2014

Boeing 737 NG (600-800) Endorsement, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician -

Westjet Technical Operations
01.2020

DHC-8/402 (Q400) Endorsement, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician -

Flight Safety International
02.2017

Business/Corporate Communications -

Brock University
07.2024

Skills

  • CARs and Safety Regulatory Adherence
  • AI technical integration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Proficient with MS Office, Excel, RAAS and TRAX
  • Organization and Time Management

Certification

  • Student Pilot Permit - Transport Canada - Transports Canada
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M2 - Transport Canada - Transports Canada

Timeline

Inspector Crew Lead

WestJet
10.2018 - Current

Vice Chairman

Westjet AME Association
10.2017 - 11.2018

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - ACA

WestJet
05.2016 - 10.2018

AME - Apprentice

Porter Airlines Inc.
07.2014 - 04.2016

Shop Technician

Porter Airlines Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2013

Site Supervisor

BGI Contracting
04.2008 - 02.2013

Watersports Rental Supervisor

Red Sail Sports Aruba
03.2007 - 03.2008

Instructor/Coach

Caledon Ski Club
01.2006 - 08.2013

Diploma, Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician -

Centennial College

Boeing 737 NG (600-800) Endorsement, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician -

Westjet Technical Operations

DHC-8/402 (Q400) Endorsement, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician -

Flight Safety International

Business/Corporate Communications -

Brock University

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