Director of Maintenance | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Location

135 MacLaurin Drive, Springbank Airport, Calgary, AB T3Z 3S4

Compensation

$120,000 to $150,000

Vacancies

Job Description

As our Director of Maintenance (DOM), you will lead all aircraft maintenance operations, ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations, and mentor a team of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs). This full‑time position averages 40 hours per week over a 52‑week cycle (more in summer, fewer in winter).

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Control & Compliance
Manage the Maintenance Control System and keep the Maintenance Control Manual (MCM) current.
Certify maintenance actions by signing maintenance releases and ensure all work meets airworthiness standards under CAR 571.
Oversee and perform inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, overhauls, and modifications on airframes, powerplants, avionics, and other aircraft systems.
Implement Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins, and Service Letters.
Maintain accurate technical records, journey logs, and life‑limited component histories.
Ensure compliance with all applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), company policies, the Canada Labour Code, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements.
Quality Assurance & Safety
Lead the Quality Assurance Program and conduct internal audits.
Drive the Safety Management System (SMS), report service difficulties, and ensure safety issues are addressed promptly.
Maintain a safe and organized hangar, ensuring all personnel follow safety and OSH procedures.
Team Leadership & Training
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate AMEs and apprentices.
Coordinate recency and type‑specific training for staff.
Liaise with flight operations to plan maintenance schedules and manage aircraft availability.
Act as the primary contact with Transport Canada and regulatory authorities.
Administration & Planning
Manage budgets, tooling, inventory, and technical records.
Contribute to operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Valid Transport Canada AME licence M1 with strong rotary‑wing experience considered.
10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of CARs, the Canada Labour Code, OSH requirements, and Maintenance Control Systems.
Proven experience serving as a Director of Maintenance.
Experience maintaining AS350, Bell 212, R44, and EC120 helicopters, with additional type experience considered an asset.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

Annual salary: CAD $120,000 to $150,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: health and dental coverage, paid leave, and consistent pay using our approved hours‑averaging arrangement.
Professional development: Transport Canada‑approved training and opportunities for career advancement.