Ground Position —

Sunwest Aviation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunwest Aviation is seeking an MEL Specialist in Calgary to maintain TC-approved MELs for the fleet and to create or amend MELs as new aircraft types or modifications are added. The role reports to the Director of Flight Operations and involves coordinating with outside contractors and ensuring Weight and Balance documentation across the fleet.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and 5+ years of experience as a commercial pilot, with strong Word skills and solid organizational and

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma and 5+ years of experience as a commercial pilot.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure up-to-date and TC-Approved MELs for the fleet.
• Create MELs for new aircraft types added to the fleet.
• Amend existing MELs when new aircraft types or modifications occur.
• Amend MELs in response to regulatory changes and revisions.
• Coordinate MEL work with outside contractors.
• Maintain Weight and Balance documentation across the fleet.

Skills

Commercial pilot experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Ground Position - MEL Specialist - Calgary

Sunwest Aviation

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. has an opportunity available for an MEL Specialist within our Flight Operations department. Reporting to the Director of Flight Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring Sunwest Aviation has up-to-date and TC-Approved MELs for its fleet of aircraft.

• When carrying out MEL work, will follow the policies and procedures laid out in TP 9155 - Master Minimum Equipment List/Minimum Equipment List Policy and Procedures Manual - Second Edition
• Create MELs for new aircraft types added to the fleet.
• Amend existing MELs, as needed, when a new aircraft of an existing type that is already in the fleet.
• Amend MELs, as needed, when modifications are made to aircraft that are already in the fleet.
• Amend MELs, as needed, when regulations require it.
• Review TC issued revisions, temporary revisions, supplements, and/or addendums to determine if MELs require amending and then amend MELs as required.
• To coordinate with MEL work that was assigned to an outside contractor.
• Ensure Weight and Balance documentation (electronic and hard copy) is maintained across the fleet.

The successful candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications and competencies.

• High School Diploma
• 5 or more years of experience as a commercial pilot
• Previous aircraft maintenance experiences an asset
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills