Valid Transport Canada ACA/AME license with endorsements required
Minimum eight years aviation experience and two years in management
Solid knowledge of CARS, TC legislation, aircraft maintenance programs
Experience in project management and continuous business improvement
Ability to work under pressure with excellent organizational skills
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Lead the maintenance department's performance to meet goals and objectives
Ensure departmental processes are efficient and well-documented
Establish annual performance objectives and metrics with the Director, Maintenance
Oversee project execution, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
Serve as the point of contact for maintenance projects in the region
Support airline customers and offsite locations fully
Ensure personnel have the required skills and resources to perform their duties
Collaborate with Material Management for purchasing required materials and services
Proactively solve issues to meet short and long-term goals
Utilize performance management to foster desired behaviors
Develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization
Benefits
Competitive pay rates
Monday to Friday day shifts (rotational schedule)
Aircraft type training endorsement incentives
Company paid aircraft type training on various business jets
Relocation allowance
Comprehensive group health benefits including health, vision, and dental
Employee assistance program
Group retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
Paid time off including sick and personal days
Employee Referral Program
Continuing Education Program
Service Awards
Full Job Description
Position at Skyservice Business Aviation
JOB PURPOSE:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations and performance of the maintenance department, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft maintenance services. This role oversees operational planning, project execution, resource management, budgeting, and customer support while driving continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory and company standards. Working closely with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams, the Maintenance Manager ensures operational excellence, workforce readiness, and the achievement of key business and performance objectives.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSBILITIES:
Leads the overall performance of the maintenance department in YYC to achieve goals and objectives; including planning, budget, safety, security, and quality KPIs;
Ensures departmental processes are efficient and effective, documented in detailed procedures, and adhered to by those involved;
Works with the Director, Maintenance to establish annual performance objectives and metrics;
Oversees project execution, taking corrective action when necessary to ensure consistent high degree of customer satisfaction with service offering and maximum operational efficiency and effectiveness;
Provides a single point of contact on each maintenance project for that region by monitoring, tracking, escalating, and communicating status for work in progress in accordance with contractual or other requirements;
Ensures airline customers and offsite locations are supported;
Ensures that all personnel (company and contracted agency personnel) have the necessary equipment, hangar facilities, and skills (certifications) required to properly accomplish their duties in accordance with procedures;
Works with Material Management to issue Purchase Orders for materials, tools, parts, subcontracted work in accordance with procedures;
Anticipates and solves problems effectively to ensure both short and long-term goals are achieved;
Uses performance management to drive right behavior;
Develops, monitors, evaluates, and cultivates effective relationships;
Works with the Maintenance Managers in the other locations to integrate policies and procedures to ensure consistency at all bases.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Post-secondary Education in Aviation is preferred;
Must possess a valid Transport Canada ACA/AME license with appropriate endorsements;
Minimum eight (8) years aviation experience & qualifications coupled with a minimum of two (2) years management experience (preferably in aviation maintenance);
Solid knowledge of CARS, TC legislation, aircraft maintenance programs, aircraft technical publications coupled with an understanding of business plans;
Experience in project management and/or continuous business improvement;
Ability to work under pressure and possess excellent organizational skills;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Benefits:
Our perks and benefits include but are not limited to:
Competitive pay rates
Day shifts Monday to Friday (rotational schedule
Aircraft type training endorsement incentives
Company paid aircraft type training on a variety of business jet
Relocation allowance
Competitive group health benefits coverage for you and your eligible dependants, including health, vision and dental plan
Employee assistant program
Group retirement savings plan with company matching contributio
Paid time off including sick days and personal days
