Maintenance Production Manager

AvPosts; Calgary; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Extended health

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP matching

Job summary

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. in Calgary seeks a Maintenance Production Manager to lead the maintenance department, oversee the aircraft engineer group, and manage line maintenance planning and execution. You will ensure proper certification, defect remediation and regulatory compliance for a diverse fleet.

The role reports to the Director of Maintenance and requires a strong leadership, scheduling, and safety mindset with experience in aviation maintenance management.

Qualifications

• Transport Canada approved AME technology program completion.
• Minimum 5 years as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M1 + M2).
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel in maintenance department.
• Oversee planning and control of line maintenance tasks.
• Certify aircraft released for flight and ensure defects are rectified.
• Ensure maintenance follows MPM, MCM and CARs regulations.
• Coordinate, supervise and assign all major inspections and modifications.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Transport Canada Approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology Program

Tools

Licence as AME M1/M2

Job description

Maintenance Production Manager (Ref. #:2026-068) Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is the leading Western Canadian operator of jet and turboprop charter aircraft. Our fleet consists of a wide variety of jets, turboprops and piston aircraft. Based on fleet diversity, Sunwest is able to offer excellent opportunity for advancement. With over twenty-five years of safe operation, we have established a solid reputation in the aviation industry. Operating from a modern facility in Calgary, our aircraft are available for charter to thousands of destinations not served by scheduled airlines.

We currently have an opportunity available for a Maintenance Production Manager. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, this position is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage personnel in maintenance department
• Provide oversight for Specific Aircraft Engineer group
• Manage Aircraft Cleaning Group
• Apply maintenance tolerances when required.
• Responsible delegate for the Director of Maintenance
• Oversee and monitor the planning and control of all line maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for the certification of aircraft released for flight.
• Ensure that defects have been rectified correctly to prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensure that the maintenance accomplished follows the current MPM, MCM, and CARs regulations along with the controller planner.
• Review Maintenance tracking and liaison with Controller/Planner.
• Ensure the Technical and Regulatory Library is kept up-to-date.
• Investigate and correct maintenance audit findings.
• Pre-planning, review of records and manuals.
• Responsible for creation and amendment of maintenance procedures.
• Ensure required checks performed by flight crews are completed correctly, when test flights are necessary for a maintenance release.
• Provide assistance and support for assigned maintenance tasks as required.
• Contract outside maintenance organizations for required inspections and minor maintenance repairs.
• Coordinate, supervise/ assign all modifications, major inspections, aircraft interiors, engine R&R and Pratt & Whitney H.S.I.
• Assist with new aircraft pre-buy review of records, and carry out the inspection required for the pre-buy.
• Supervise third party maintenance projects.
• Complete sub base inspection (Spot checks)
• Make recommendations to the Director of Maintenance Operation and liaise with Parts Department to ensure required parts, tools and resources are available when required.
• Ensure maintenance hours and parts are correctly assigned to maintenance tasks.
• Review Winair maintenance aircraft invoices.
• Review maintenance personnel, daily time sheets.
• Create shift schedules.
• Monitor the required personnel and make recommendations to the Director of Maintenance Operations.
• Conduct maintenance personnel performance evaluations in conjunction with the Director of Maintenance Operation for promotions and performance management.
• New hire training and familiarization.
• Duties as assigned under the Safety Management System which include timely resolution of assigned "HITS".
• Promote safety culture
• Other related duties as assigned.

Type of Employment: Full-time. Location: Calgary. Position Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Salary/Hourly: $113,000 to $130,000. Competition Deadline: 2026-11-30. Date Posted: 2026-11-11.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Transport Canada Approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology Program
• Minimum 5 years as a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M1 + M2)
• Minimum 2 years prior supervisory or management experience is required.
• Strong leadership abilities experience and hands‑on management style.
• Strong work ethic with willingness to multi-task and be flexible to take on varied responsibilities.
• Must have strong organizational, planning and execution skills.
• Decisive decision making, problem solving abilities and sound judgment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and cope effectively with stressful situations.
• Adhere to the safety accountabilities as per Sunwest's Safety Management System manual.
• In addition personality profiling will be required of all candidates granted an interview for this position.

Benefits and Compensation

Sunwest offers a competitive, performance-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and Group RRSP plan matching.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Sunwest Aviation is committed to employment equity and will consider the qualifications, education, knowledge and experience of all candidates. The most qualified candidate will be offered the position.