Controller / Planner

Sunwest Aviation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Extended health

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee & Family Assistance Program

RRSP plan matching

Job summary

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. in Calgary is seeking a Controller/Planner to oversee maintenance scheduling and tracking in compliance with Transport Canada regulations. You will lead planning activities, coordinate inspections, and supervise staff.

You will also manage labor invoicing, review service bulletins, and ensure accurate records across maintenance programs in a high-standards environment.

Qualifications

• Maintaining aircraft maintenance tracking and records per Transport Canada regulations.
• Supervising planning and technical records personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable manuals and airworthiness directives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tracking, planning, and recording of maintenance activities.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance tasks to meet the Maintenance Schedule Approval.
• Review Maintenance Tracking (CAMP; WinAir) and liaise with Production/Program Manager.
• Oversee building of aircraft work packages and inspection check sheets.
• Prepare labour invoicing and track service bulletins and A/Ds.
• Maintain calibrated tool program and address maintenance audit findings.
• Review maintenance manual revisions to keep systems current.
• Direct supervision of planning and technical records personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Transport Canada AME License (M1/M2)

Job description

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is the leading Western Canadian operator of jet and turboprop charter aircraft. Our fleet consists of a wide variety of jets, turboprops and piston aircraft. Based on fleet diversity, Sunwest is able to offer excellent opportunity for advancement. With over twenty-five years of safe operation, we have established a solid reputation in the aviation industry. Operating from a modern facility in Calgary, our aircraft are available for charter to thousands of destinations not served by scheduled airlines.

We currently have an opportunity available for a Controller / Planner. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, this position is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Type of Employment:
Full-time

Position Shift:
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Competition Deadline:
2026-09-15

Date Posted:
2026-08-19

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the tracking, planning, and recording of maintenance activities in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company approved manuals. Make entries in aircraft journey logs and technical logs.

Schedule and coordinate maintenance tasks to ensure that they are completed within the time allotted in the Maintenance Schedule Approval as stated in the MCM. (AD's, S/B's, Inspections, Modifications, Overhauls, Project Maintenance and etc.)

Review Maintenance Tracking (CAMP; WinAir) and liaise with the Production and Program Manager.

Oversee the building of aircraft work packages and maintain aircraft inspection check sheets.

Preparation of labour invoicing.

Process, review and track required service bulletins and airworthiness directives.

Control and maintain the calibrated tool program with designates.

Investigate and correct Maintenance Audit Findings and Safety reports where applicable to this department.

Review maintenance manual revisions to ensure MSA and Tracking system remain current.

Maintain and update Maintenance Schedule Approvals.

• Direct supervision and mentoring of the planning and technical records personnel.
• Other related duties as required.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and competencies. In addition personality profiling will be required of all candidates granted an interview for this position.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Transport Canada AME License category M1 and M2.
• Ability to maintain a Restricted Airside Identification Card.
• Previous Maintenance scheduling and tracking management experience preferred
• Familiar with the rules and regulations found in the Canadian Aviation Regulations, as well as various aircraft manufacturer's Instruction for Continued Airworthiness.
• Minimum 2 years prior supervisory or management experience is required.
• Strong leadership experience and hands-on management style
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to multi-task and be flexible to take on varied responsibilities
• Must have strong organization, planning and execution skills
• Decisive decision-making, problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and cope effectively with stressful situations

Adhere to the safety accountabilities as per Sunwest's Safety Management System manual

Sunwest offers a competitive, performance-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and Group RRSP plan matching. Offering a safe, diverse and innovative environment, Sunwest is respected for integrity and is committed to taking care of our customers, our employees, our partners and our community.

Sunwest Aviation is committed to employment equity and will consider the qualifications, education, knowledge and experience of all candidates. We encourage all candidates to apply and the most qualified candidate will be offered the position.