Jeff Poirier

Jeff has been employed by Vector Aerospace since graduating from the Holland College Accounting Technology program in 1993. In 1993, Jeff offered Vector Aerospace his enthusiasm as well as a strong interest to learn and develop with a growing company. Those initial offerings of a new graduate have fostered and developed into a long-term relationship that allows Jeff to easily be labeled as one of the most senior leaders within the organization. 

Jeff began his career with Vector Aerospace working in the Accounting department for three years before spending two years in Purchasing. His knowledge and expertise in accounting and purchasing then lead him into his first leadership role as Material Control Supervisor in May 1997.  After just a few years, Jeff was given the opportunity to expand his skills to the area of Customer Service, having quickly grasped the industry and technical knowledge required to thrive in a very demanding and diverse industry.

In 2000, Jeff was identified as the most suitable fit to take on a start-up Customer Service Manager role for one of our newly introduced product lines. Within a year, he assumed the position of Group Leader for the Customer Service team.  The coming years proved to be both exciting and demanding as Jeff’s area of responsibility continues to expand to meet operational requirements as Vector experienced phenomenal growth.

In May 2006, Jeff was promoted to the Director of the Customer Service, combining all customer service departments into one department.

 During the 2007 year, Vectors Production Planning teams were moved within the customer service group, allowing the voice of the customer to drive production priorities.

Today, Jeff is the vice president of Customer Service and Technical Services where he oversees a talented group of Engineers, Customer Service Managers and related administrative/technical teams in PEI.  Jeff also has responsibility for the direction and oversight of Vectors Service Center network, with facilities in Calgary, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Nairobi, Kenya.  In addition, he has financial accountabilities of over $200 million in revenues, responsibilities to manage approximately 680 engines per year while at the same time being committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers alike.  

Outside of the Vector, Jeff is an active member of many local community events, including the Festival of Small Halls.  He is an active executive board member of Aerospace Association of PEI , a member of the Atlantic Alliance of Aerospace & Defence Associations; and recently Jeff accepted a committee position with the Sustainment Working Group for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter efforts by Industry Canada. As a result, Jeff contributes to enhancing awareness and future growth of the Aerospace industry locally, regionally and internationally. 

When not directly or indirectly involved with Aerospace or Aviation, Jeff resides in Grand River with his wife, Michelle.  Hobbies include golf, being outside and watching his famed Montreal Canadiens. 

Jeff received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2010.