Manager - Line Maintenance

Execaire Aviation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Execaire Aviation is seeking a Line Maintenance Manager to lead the national line maintenance network, ensuring safety, compliance, and cost efficiency across bases. The role supervises AMEs, coordinates third-party providers, and enforces standardized maintenance practices to deliver reliable service for clients.

The position emphasizes leadership, planning, and resource management within Transport Canada regulations, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service across a distributed

Qualifications

• 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.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
• Solid knowledge of Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs).
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of human factors.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Knowledge of reliability programs.
• Knowledge of aircraft technical records.
• Knowledge of maintenance control processes.
• Knowledge of aircraft return-to-service and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct 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 work practices.
• Supervise maintenance programs for assigned client fleets and unassigned resources.
• Coordinate AOG response capability and night/after-hours maintenance.
• Support MEL management and aircraft recovery activities.
• Coordinate resources for reliable operations and client aircraft availability.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership to AMEs, Crew Chiefs, and base Supervisors.
• Engage in performance management, coaching, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Assist in recruitment and labor relations support.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

Job description

As a leader in private aviation in Canada, Execaire Aviation, with over 70 years of experience, is a leader in the field of aviation solutions. Our fusion of tradition and progress ensures that our private aviation solutions continue to set new standards of excellence for private aviation companies. Our success is built 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 steadfast. 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 the values of aviation and unleash your potential in an environment where your aspirations will take flight!

Position 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 the supervision of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) employed by the company, 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 accordance 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

• Direct 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 work practices.

Fleet Support

Ensure supervision of the following:

• Maintenance programs for assigned client fleets
• Unassigned line maintenance resources
• Aircraft on Ground (AOG) response capability
• Scheduled and unscheduled 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
• Fostering 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
• Vendor-related expenses
• Tooling requirements
• Capital expenditure planning
• Cost-reduction initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.

Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives

What You Will Bring

Training

• 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:
• 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 return-to-service and operational 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. At Execaire Aviation, we value unique perspectives and backgrounds, recognizing that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and encouraged to do their best. Join us in building a team that reflects the full richness of aviation.