Maintenance Manager - Aviation

Aplin; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Manager in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves overseeing aircraft maintenance projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical and financial oversight. Suitable candidates must possess a licensed AME M2 or AME-E and have significant hands-on experience with Dash 8, CRJ, or Boeing 737 aircraft.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior or lead maintenance role.
• Hands-on experience on Dash 8, CRJ, or Boeing 737.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft acquisition and regulatory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and financial aspects of aircraft maintenance projects.
• Collaborate on maintenance project evaluations and approvals.
• Interact with customers on technical and contractual matters.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strong Communication

Positive Attitude

Professionalism

Organizational Change Management

Results-Driven Focus

Mentorship and Team Development

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Licensed AME M2 or AME-E

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance Tracking Systems

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If you are a talented and experienced Aviation Maintenance Manager, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to grow their team in Calgary, Alberta!

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Manager to oversee the technical and financial aspects of aircraft maintenance projects. The successful candidate will support leased aircraft operations and play a key role in aircraft transitions, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. This position reports directly to the Technical Director.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Strong Communication
• Positive Attitude
• Professionalism
• Organizational Change Management
• Results-Driven Focus
• Mentorship and Team Development
• Emotional Intelligence

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and financial oversight for maintenance projects at both internal and external MRO facilities.
• Review, validate, and approve work scopes for component overhauls or exchanges.
• Collaborate with records audit teams to develop return-to-service and lease delivery work scopes.
• Support the technical management of leased aircraft, including contract-related decisions for lease returns, deliveries, repossessions, and acquisitions.
• Estimate costs for lease transition work scopes.
• Interface with customers on technical and contractual matters.
• Evaluate and approve maintenance work eligible for reserve claims.
• Offer advisory support on all technical matters related to aircraft leasing, purchases, and sales.
• Conduct on-site technical audits at lessee facilities.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities as required.
• Assist marketing and operations teams during aircraft transitions.

Qualifications:

• Licensed AME M2 or AME-E (Are a must), with hands-on experience on Dash 8 (all series), CRJ (all series), or Boeing 737 (Classic and NG).
• Strong knowledge of aircraft acquisition, import/export procedures, and regulatory requirements for records and major repairs/alterations.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments, meet tight deadlines, and work within a multicultural, international team.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems (e.g., CAMP, Traxxall).
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years in a senior or lead maintenance role.
• Previous experience in a similar maintenance management or asset oversight position within the aviation sector.
  
  

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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