Manager - Line Maintenance

Execaire Aviation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Execaire Aviation, a Canadian leader in private aviation, seeks a Line Maintenance Manager to oversee safe and compliant maintenance across its national network. You will supervise AMEs, coordinate maintenance programs, and ensure efficient resource use while maintaining high safety and customer service standards.

With 10+ years in aeronautical maintenance and at least 5 years in management, you will lead teams across bases, partner with third-party providers, and guide continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aeronautical maintenance experience.
• 5+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance sites.
• Experience with Transport Canada certified AMOs.
• Experience managing client aircraft fleets.
• Experience supervising third-party maintenance providers.
• Experience leading distributed teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for line maintenance across national network.
• Supervise base AMEs, Crew Chiefs, and third-party providers.
• Establish standardized procedures and harmonized practices.
• Manage maintenance programs, MEL, and AOG responses.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CARs and AMO requirements.
• Lead personnel development, succession planning, and labor relations support.
• Develop national resource allocation plans and budgeting.
• Deliver strong customer support and maintenance planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the network.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Resource planning

Safety culture

Regulatory knowledge

Education

AME license

College diploma in aeronautical maintenance

University degree in aviation management

Job description

As a Canadian leader in private aviation, Execaire Aviation, with over 70 years of experience, is a leader in aviation solutions. Our blend of tradition and progress ensures that our private aviation solutions continue to set new standards of excellence for private aviation companies. Our success relies on a team of over 600 dedicated professionals, embodying our values of professionalism and innovation. As a leader in aeronautical solutions and private jet operators, we offer a comprehensive range of services including aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, aircraft charter and aircraft sales, as well as FBO services. At Execaire Aviation, our core values are strong and unwavering. Safety guides all our operations. Excellence is our standard for every task, and innovation is our driver, propelling us toward the future of aviation.

Join us in redefining aviation values and unleash your potential in an environment where your aspirations will take flight!

Job Overview

The Line Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective management of all line maintenance activities across the company's national network. This includes supervising company-employed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), whether assigned to a specific base or not, as well as third-party line maintenance providers acting on behalf of the company.

The Manager ensures that all line maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with Transport Canada regulations, company policies, maintenance programs, and industry best practices, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer service.

This position provides operational leadership across multiple bases, ensuring the enforcement of standardized maintenance practices, efficient resource utilization, and the consistent delivery of services throughout the network.

What You Will Do

Operational Leadership

• Lead all daily line maintenance activities across the national network.
• Provide leadership and support to base Crew Chiefs and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs).
• Establish standardized operating procedures and harmonized working practices.

Fleet Support
Ensure supervision of the following elements:

• Maintenance programs for assigned client fleets
• Unassigned line maintenance resources
• Aircraft On Ground (AOG) intervention capability
• Planned and unplanned maintenance work performed at night or outside normal hours
• Correction of anomalies and defects
• Support for Minimum Equipment List (MEL) management
• Aircraft recovery and return-to-service activities
• Coordinate maintenance resources to ensure operational reliability and aircraft availability for clients.

Supervision of Third-Party Maintenance Providers

Foster a Proactive Safety Culture

Regulatory Compliance

Personnel Leadership
Provide leadership to:

• Assigned AMEs
• Unassigned AMEs
• Crew Chiefs
• Base Supervisors (where applicable)

Responsibilities:

• Performance management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Succession planning
• Workforce planning
• Employee engagement and mobilization
• Schedule supervision
• Recruitment support
• Labor relations support
• Foster continuous professional development.

Operational Planning
Develop national resource allocation plans

Customer Support

Financial Responsibility
Participate in the management of the following:

• Operating budgets
• Labor utilization
• Overtime management
• Supplier-related expenses
• Tooling requirements
• Capital investment planning
• Cost reduction initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.

Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives

What You Will Bring

Education

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license, an asset.
• College diploma or university degree in aeronautical maintenance, engineering, aviation management, or a related field, an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aeronautical maintenance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance sites.
• Experience within a Transport Canada-certified Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO).
• Experience managing client aircraft fleets.
• Experience supervising third-party maintenance service providers.
• Experience leading teams distributed across multiple geographic locations.

Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of the following elements:
• Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
• Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs).
• Aircraft maintenance planning.
• Human factors.
• Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Reliability programs.
• Aircraft technical records.
• Maintenance control processes.
• Aircraft release and operation requirements.

What We Will Do for You

At Execaire Aviation, your career path matters.

Our career culture is driven by innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to achieving excellence. We foster growth by offering a variety of learning opportunities tailored to different roles within our organization. Whether through hands‑on experience, mentoring, or role‑specific training, our goal is to help you gain confidence and develop your skills where it matters. Not all paths are alike; we are committed to creating an environment where curiosity is encouraged and development is possible.

Diversity and Inclusion

Chúng tôi tôn vinh sự đa dạng và tin tưởng vào sức mạnh của một môi trường làm việc hòa nhập. Tại Execaire Aviation, chúng tôi đánh giá cao các góc nhìn và hoàn cảnh độc đáo, nhận ra rằng sự đa dạng thúc đẩy đổi mới và sáng tạo. Chúng tôi nỗ lực tạo ra một nơi làm việc mà mọi người đều cảm thấy được tôn trọng, có giá trị và được khuyến khích phát huy hết khả năng của mình. Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi để xây dựng một đội ngũ phản ánh toàn bộ sự phong phú của ngành hàng không.