maintenance director

General Lee Aviation / Wetaskiwin Air Services; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation maintenance organization located in Wetaskiwin, Alberta seeks a Director of Maintenance to oversee its maintenance department. The successful candidate will have a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license, a minimum of 6 years of aircraft maintenance experience, and proven leadership skills. The role includes ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, planning maintenance activities, and maintaining high safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires on-site presence. Applications are invited from those who are motivated to lead in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid AME licence with M1 certification.
• At least 6 years of aircraft maintenance experience required, with 10+ years preferred.
• Experience leading teams and managing maintenance operations essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM).
• Lead hands-on during inspections and training.
• Plan and schedule all maintenance activities.

Skills

Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence

Minimum 6 years aircraft maintenance experience

Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of CARs

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

Education

M1 AME licence

M2 AME licence

Tools

Maintenance tracking software (Quantum or similar)

Job description

Director of Maintenance

Job Details

• Location: Wetaskiwin, Alberta
• Employment type: Full time
• Salary: $110,000 to $130,000 per year
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

About Us

General Lee Aviation (GLA) and Wetaskiwin Air Services (WAS) are an integrated aviation company in Central Alberta that offer an approved aircraft maintenance organization (AMO), flight training unit (FTU), simulator instruction and third‑party aircraft maintenance services. WAS was established in 1975 and we are proud to have been operating for over 50 years with a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, accountability and a healthy, respectful work environment.

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Maintenance (DOM) to lead our maintenance organization as the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM). The DOM will be accountable for how maintenance is executed, documented, planned and delivered across the company and third‑party aircraft. The Director of Maintenance is expected to remain technically engaged, lead from the shop floor, participate in inspections and troubleshooting when required, and maintain credibility with AMEs through direct involvement. Candidates seeking a primarily administrative or compliance‑only position should not apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) in accordance with CARs
• Provide visible, hands‑on leadership during inspections, defect troubleshooting and maintenance execution
• Plan and schedule maintenance to support flight training, operational and third‑party customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with:
  
  • CARs
  • Maintenance Control Manual (MCM)
  • Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM)
  • Maintenance Schedule Approvals (MSA's)
  • SMS, Quality Assurance, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements
• Maintain responsibility for company aircraft maintenance programs, including revisions and regulatory alignment
• Control technical records, defect tracking and aircraft maintenance release
• Lead, mentor, train and supervise AMEs, apprentices and support staff
• Procure aircraft parts and manage inventory
• Issue and approve Purchase Orders (POs) to vendors and suppliers
• Liaise with Transport Canada, OEMs, suppliers and service providers
• Support aircraft acquisition, fleet growth and long‑term maintenance strategy
• Project and operational management, including:
  
  • Weekly fleet and maintenance status reports
  • Work order review and approval
  • Timesheet approval for payroll
• Oversee third‑party maintenance invoicing, ensuring accuracy, traceability and timely billing
• Promote and enforce a safe, professional and positive maintenance culture

Maintenance Scope

• Fixed‑wing aircraft maintenance and future rotary aircraft
• Structures and avionics support
• Field maintenance and on‑site service
• Advanced troubleshooting and defect resolution
• High‑quality workmanship and attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence
• M1 required (M2 an asset)
• Minimum 6 years aircraft maintenance experience (10+ years strongly preferred)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience (Lead AME, PRM, DOM, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and control maintenance effectively
• Experience sourcing and procuring aircraft parts
• Experience with maintenance tracking software (Quantum or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Strong knowledge of CARs, AMO operations, maintenance programs and technical records
• Willingness to remain hands‑on when required
• Demonstrated history of leading technicians through action, not authority alone
• Professional attitude and commitment to a healthy work environment

Preferred Assets

• Previous experience as PRM or DOM
• Flight training unit (FTU) maintenance experience
• Structures and avionics experience
• SMS, QA and OHS leadership experience
• Experience with a variety of fixed‑wing single aircraft

Location

• Wetaskiwin, AB (On‑site)