Maintenance Controller - YZF

Ledcor; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider in Yellowknife is seeking an experienced Maintenance Controller. You will oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure aircraft remain airworthy and operational. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in aviation maintenance and strong communication skills. This role involves coordination between Maintenance, Operations, and Flight Following teams. Competitive total rewards package included.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in aviation maintenance.
• Experience as an AME or Crew Chief is required.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduled maintenance activities.
• Coordinate recovery for unscheduled maintenance.
• Manage maintenance subcontractors and logistics.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Maintenance tracking software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Job description

Summit Air is looking for a Maintenance Controller to join our growing team! The Maintenance Controller, reporting to the Maintenance Operations Manager, oversees scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure aircraft remain airworthy and operational. Acting as the key link between Maintenance, Operations, and Flight Following, this role coordinates aircraft availability, provides status updates, and supports maintenance teams and crew chiefs in daily activities. Summit Air, headquartered in Yellowknife, NWT, operates across Canada, specializing in passenger charters, cargo transport, and customized flight solutions for industry-leading clients with a legacy of excellence in northern and remote aviation. We’re growing our fleet across Canada and are seeking experienced Maintenance Controller. This position is a resident role based out of Yellowknife, NT.

Interested? Apply today to join the summit team!

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all scheduled maintenance activities and coordinate recovery efforts for unscheduled or abnormal maintenance events.
• Ensure the web-based maintenance communication tool is accurate, current, and regularly updated for all aircraft.
• Monitor aircraft operating under an MEL, providing recommendations to return them to full service as quickly as possible.
• Supervise, mentor, and support crew chiefs and planners in prioritizing maintenance tasks, distinguishing between urgent needs and those that can be deferred based on operational demands.
• Manage maintenance subcontractors and oversee related logistics, including booking travel and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in aviation maintenance.
• Previous experience as an AME or Crew Chief (or equivalent role) is required.
• Prior maintenance control experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance operations, with experience at the operational or management level preferred.
• Proficiency with maintenance tracking software.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use a variety of systems and tools effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Work Conditions

• This resident position is based in Yellowknife, NT.
• Shift timings: Monday to Friday – 7 am to 4 pm and 2 pm to 11 pm.

Additional Information

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our Inclusion and Diversity page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.