Aircraft Heavy Maintenance Checks – Project Manager

Smart AMS Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance organization is seeking a Project Manager to oversee heavy maintenance checks on regional aircraft. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and project management skills, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and safely. This role offers a competitive hourly salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Opportunity with a growing aviation company

Collaborative team environment

Professional development and career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and/or aviation.
• Knowledge of maintenance regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee heavy maintenance checks on regional aircraft.
• Manage all aspects of the heavy maintenance project.
• Lead post-project debrief meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Smart Aviation Maintenance Solutions Inc. is a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization that provides technical services to support all aspects of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Smart AMS Inc. offers aircraft MRO services and parts support across Canada and internationally. Our team takes pride in working together to provide comprehensive maintenance solutions that help our customers achieve their operational goals.

Job Title: Project Manager – Heavy Maintenance Checks

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy maintenance checks on regional aircraft. This role requires a highly organized individual with exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the heavy maintenance project, from pre-check planning through post-check debriefing, ensuring timely and efficient completion while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Heavy Check:
   • Review customer requests and requirements.
   • Collaborate with planners and supervisors to define milestones and timelines.
   • Facilitate pre-meetings with customers.
2. During the Heavy Check:
   • Attend daily meetings and prepare communication for required departments.
   • Manage snag lists and part tracking.
   • Monitor panel books and control sheets.
   • Oversee project scheduling and task completion.
   • Work with production to ensure tooling, parts, and manpower availability.
   • Update tracking tools for project progress.
3. Post-Heavy Check:
   • Ensure completion of job cards with no issues.
   • Perform quality control checks.
   • Update tally sheets and documentation.
   • Monitor hours per job card.
   • Oversee RTS process.
   • Lead post-project debrief meetings.
4. Additional Duties:
   • Interface with internal departments.
   • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Experience in project management and/or aviation.
• Knowledge of maintenance regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Office 365.
• Understanding of aircraft systems and maintenance processes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience (hourly rate $30 to $35) and benefits.
• Opportunity with a growing aviation company.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and career advancement.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume to [e-mail] with the subject line “Project Manager – YLS”.