Flight Department Manager

Broadstreet Properties Ltd; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned aviation service provider in Campbell River seeks a Flight Department Manager to lead flight operations with a focus on safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aviation management, including regulatory knowledge of Transport Canada regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, budget management, and communication with stakeholders. This full-time position offers various employee perks such as health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Yearly health and wellness benefit

RPP eligibility after one year

Employee recognition program

In-house professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years aviation industry experience in commercial, private, or charter operations.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience managing safety systems, compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and oversight of all flight operations.
• Ensure conformity with Transport Canada regulations and corporate policies.
• Manage departmental budget and monitor spending.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Budget management

Knowledge of CARs 604

Experience in aviation

Job description

Located in Campbell River BC, we are a private corporate flight department under CARs 604, delivering safe, compliant, and professional aviation services. Our modern fleet includes a Legacy 500, Praetor 500, Phenom 300E, and Airbus Helicopter AS350 B2, supporting a strong safety culture and operational excellence across all flight activities.

We are seeking an experienced Flight Department Manager (FDM) to provide senior leadership and oversight of all aspects of flight operations, with a primary focus on safety, regulatory compliance, budget and risk management. This full‑time, permanent role is suited to a highly accountable aviation professional with deep knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, a proven commitment to Safety Management Systems, and the ability to ensure operations consistently meet or exceed regulatory and corporate standards. The candidate will manage the day‑to‑day operations and ensure a quality experience for the owners and guests and provide oversight to all areas of the organization.

Your contributions to the team include:

• Ensure conformity with Transport Canada regulations (CARs 604) as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Act as primary liaison with Transport Canada inspectors (POI, PMI) and regulatory bodies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain guidelines, policies, and procedures for aviation services, including quality assurance and industry best practices.
• Oversee the Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring continuous improvement, reporting, and corrective action processes.
• Monitor, assess, and report on airport and aviation facilities as to their condition, initiate risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Manage departmental budget, monitor and control spending in line with annual limits.
• Manage and prioritize the flight schedules to ensure that travel needs are met between corporate and ownership requests.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend aircraft equipment and technology improvements.
• Implement and update the Company Operations Manual and ensure crew compliance.
• Work closely with the Chief Pilot to ensure crew training, scheduling, and regulatory currency.
• Oversee passenger itineraries, crew assignments, and operational reporting.
• Communicate with the owners regularly regarding their needs with flexible schedules and pivoting with short notice requests and cater to their individual needs.
• Provide leadership, management, direction, and mentorship to subordinate staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance team culture.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aviation technologies, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to General Manager, owners, and other stakeholders.
• Additional duties as required.

What you need to be successful:

• 5 plus years aviation industry experience in commercial, private, or charter operations.
• 3 plus years in a supervisory or management role with a private or commercial operator of similar size and complexity; OR has held the licences and ratings required to act as Captain on company aircraft.
• Strong understanding of Transport Canada Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs 604) and related circulars/advisories.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising, training, and motivating teams.
• Strong communication skills with owners and crew are essential for success in this role.
• Proven experience managing safety systems, compliance programs, and operational documentation.
• Regulatory knowledge of CARs 604 and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Strong understanding of SMS, ERP, and quality assurance programs.
• Knowledge of crew scheduling, training, and record management systems.
• Proven experience with budget management and cost‑control processes.
• Strong problem solving/solution‑oriented thinking as well as proven strategic thinking.

The perks:

• Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage (including family).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Yearly health and wellness benefit.
• RPP eligibility after one year.
• Employee recognition program.
• In‑house professional development opportunities.

Why Broadstreet?

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is a family owned and operated property management company, partnered with Seymour Pacific Developments, that manages multi‑family residential communities. We are a growing organization made up of diverse team members who are motivated to continuously innovate our approach to asset management. We consider employee wellbeing a priority and are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our teams while ensuring a workplace that is respectful of everyone.

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.