Asset Manager

GAL AeroStaff; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL AeroStaff is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to oversee technical and financial projects in the aviation industry. The role involves collaboration with MRO facilities, contract decisions for leased aircraft, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must have a strong background in aircraft maintenance and hold a valid AME license. This full-time position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and readiness to travel as needed.

Benefits

Time-off benefits

Insurance and plan benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior maintenance role, preferably in aviation.
• Strong understanding of aircraft acquisition and procedures.
• Familiar with aircraft records and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and financial oversight of maintenance projects.
• Validate and approve work scopes for overhauls.
• Liaise with customers on technical aspects of leased aircraft.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to adapt to change

Resourcefulness

Education

Licensed AME M2 or AME-E

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAMP

Traxxall

Job description

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

Reporting

The Asset Manager reports directly to the Technical Director.

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical and financial oversight of maintenance projects at MRO facilities (internal and external).
• Validate and approve work scopes for component overhauls or exchanges.
• Collaborate with the records audit group to develop work scopes for return-to-service and lease delivery requirements.
• Provide technical support for the management of leased aircraft.
• Offer technical expertise for contractual decisions regarding lease returns, lease deliveries, aircraft repossessions, and aircraft purchases.
• Estimate costs associated with lease return and lease delivery scopes of work.
• Liaise with customers on technical and contractual aspects of leased aircraft.
• Evaluate and approve maintenance reserve claims.
• Provide advisory services on technical matters supporting aircraft leasing, purchases, and sales transactions.
• Conduct on-site technical audits at lessee facilities.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities as required.
• Assist marketing and operations departments during aircraft transitions.

Qualifications

• Licensed AME M2 or AME-E, with experience on Dash 8 (all series), CRJ (all series), or 737 (Classic and NG) required.
• Strong understanding of aircraft acquisition and import / export procedures.
• Solid knowledge of major repairs and alterations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for aircraft records.
• Ability to quickly understand clients' business operations and capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt to change and work under tight deadlines.
• Resourceful, flexible, and able to handle competing priorities in an international, multicultural environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and maintenance tracking software (e.g., CAMP, Traxxall).
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a senior or lead maintenance role.
• Previous experience in a similar aviation maintenance management role.

Requirements :

• Company Regulatory Trainings
• Mandatory Employee Trainings
• HR Trainings - Managers and Supervisors

NOTE : Most training modules will be assigned as part of the onboarding program and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment.