Air Canada Maintenance Team Leader

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Team Leader to coordinate and supervise aircraft maintenance activities in Dorval, Quebec. The role includes ensuring all aircraft are serviceable and meet operational requirements. Candidates must hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license and demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills. This position requires shift work and offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant team in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) or equivalent.
• Shift work is required for this position.
• Must have a full valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities to maintain serviceable aircraft.
• Plan, manage, and control aircraft maintenance as it is performed.
• Monitor air-to-ground VHF communication.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle stress

Education

Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license

Tools

PC (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Air Canada is a leading Canadian airline, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. This role offers the chance to join a diverse and vibrant team at the forefront of passenger aviation.

Overview

The Team Leader is directly responsible for coordinating and supervising all required aircraft maintenance activities. The goal is to keep aircraft serviceable, meeting operational requirements and adhering to Transport Canada and Air Canada airworthiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities to maintain serviceable aircraft that meet operation requirements while satisfying Transport Canada and Air Canada airworthiness standards.
• Plan, manage, and control aircraft maintenance as it is performed.
• Allocate resources to meet the assigned workload and corporate schedule.
• Monitor air-to-ground VHF communication.
• Discuss delays, incidents, situations, and issues with departments represented in the Station Operations Control Centre (STOC).
• Record delays, incidents, accidents and other related maintenance messages into the required maintenance system and consult with Maintenance Operations Control, System Operation Control, Operations Managers and Hangar Team Leaders regarding incoming snags and aircraft faults.
• Coordinate messages from other departments represented in STOC.
• Communicate with flight operations at departure gate concerning aircraft serviceability, ensuring a timely and efficient continuation of service.
• Communicate with all ramp maintenance staff.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, facilitating teamwork and focusing on success.
• Shift work is required for this position.
• Successfully obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit.
• Must have a full valid driver’s license.
• Sound technical and working knowledge of maintenance processes, procedures, and information technology systems relevant to the specific work area.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Can work effectively in a stressful environment.
• Organizational skills.
• Can work independently.
• Thorough understanding of line maintenance aircraft check procedures is an asset.
• Proficiency with PC (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is an asset.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast‑paced environment.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time an offer of employment is made. The responsibility for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations rests solely with the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all, helping us build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.