Aircraft Planning and Maintenance Projects Lead

North Cariboo Air; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter operator in Calgary is seeking a Maintenance Programs & Planning Specialist on a one-year contract. This role involves managing aircraft maintenance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maximizing aircraft availability. Ideal candidates will hold an AME License and have extensive experience in maintenance planning.

Benefits

Competitive rates for contract position

Opportunities for future development and career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance planning or technical services role.
• Strong understanding of Transport Canada regulations and reliability control.
• Experience in a supervisory or project management role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance planning activities to maximize aircraft availability.
• Collaborate with production team to develop maintenance work packages.
• Support growth of in-house maintenance capabilities aligning processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

AME License (M1/M2) or equivalent

Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent technical background

Tools

Aircraft maintenance tracking software (e.g., TRAX, RAAS)

Job description

Aircraft Planning and Maintenance Projects Lead

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North Cariboo is an experienced charter operator committed to safety, reliability, and the

growth of our in-house maintenance capabilities.

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Programs &

Planning Specialist for a one-year contract. In this role, you will be responsible for

managing the development and integration of our aircraft maintenance programs and

planning functions.

This position plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, maximizing aircraft

availability, and supporting the continued growth of our internal MRO operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee line, base, and heavy maintenance planning activities to maximize

aircraft availability and optimize aircraft downtime.

Collaborate closely with the production team to develop efficient maintenance

work packages and task cards.

Coordinate with operations, production, supply chain and fleet management

teams to ensure alignment of scheduled work.

Develop, implement, and maintain the Aircraft Maintenance Program in

accordance with company MSA, manufacturers MRM/MPD and Transport

Develop standards for labour hours, task cards, work packages, and material

forecasts to ensure predictable planned maintenance events.

Enhance methods for tracking deferrals and out-of-phase tasks and mentor

maintenance ops control personnel on procedures to ensure timely rectification.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by adjusting the maintenance

program to align tasks and optimize intervals.

Support the expansion of in-house maintenance capabilities by aligning planning

processes with tooling, training, and facility growth.

Qualifications:

AME License (M1/M2), Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent technical

background

Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance planning, programs, or technical

services role.

Proficient with the set-up of aircraft maintenance tracking software (TRAX,

RAAS, or equivalent)

Strong understanding of Transport Canada regulations, aircraft maintenance

programs, MSG-3 methodology and reliability control processes.

Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to adapt to a growing environment with evolving structure, responsibilities,

and fleet mix.

Preferred Assets:

Experience in a supervisory or project management role.

Experience developing or working within an internal MRO or AMO

Experience in critical charter or airline operations environment

Why Join Us?

Help shape corporate culture and grow a forward-looking maintenance

organization

Make an impact in a collaborative, non-unionized work environment

Competitive rates for a contract term position

Opportunities for future development and career growth

Work with a passionate team in a dynamic, high performing charter environment

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] or apply directly on linkedin.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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