Manager - Line Maintenance

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

Job summary

Execaire Aviation is seeking a Manager - Line Maintenance to lead all line maintenance across our national network. You will oversee AMEs, third-party providers, and ensure operations meet Transport Canada regulations and internal maintenance programs.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to standardize practices across locations while optimizing resources and service delivery to our customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years aviation maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance locations.
• Experience within a Transport Canada AMO environment.
• Experience overseeing third-party maintenance providers.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day line maintenance operations across the national network.
• Oversee performance of contracted maintenance providers.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across bases.
• Ensure compliance with CARs, AMO procedures, MPM, and company manuals.
• Provide operational leadership and standardized practices across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety culture

Contractor management

People management

Education

AME licence preferred

Aviation maintenance/engineering degree

Job description

As Canada’s premier private jet company with a legacy spanning over 70 years, Execaire Aviation leads the way in aviation solutions. Setting the standard in aviation excellence, we redefine the way you fly, ensuring unparallelled service and unforgettable experience. Our success is driven by a team of over 600 dedicated employees who all share the same vision. As a leading provider of aviation solutions and operators of private jets, we offer a complete range of services including aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, aircraft charter and sales, as well as FBO services. At Execaire Aviation, our foundation is built on unwavering core values. Safety is our compass, guiding every operation. Excellence is the standard we uphold in every task. Innovation is our driving force, propelling us into the future of aviation.

Join us and be a part of a team that lives and breathes these values every day!

Position Overview

The Manager - Line Maintenance is responsible for the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective management of all line maintenance activities across the company's national network. This includes oversight of company-employed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs – assigned and unassigned) and third-party line maintenance providers operating on the company's behalf.

The Manager ensures that all line maintenance activities are conducted 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.

The position provides operational leadership across multiple bases, ensuring standardized maintenance practices, effective resource utilization, and consistent service delivery throughout the network.

What You Will Do

Operational Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day line maintenance operations across the national network.
• Ensure consistent execution of maintenance activities across all locations.
• Establish standardized operating procedures and work practices.

Manage the performance of contracted maintenance providers

Promote a proactive safety culture

Ensure compliance with:

• CARs
• AMO procedures
• MPM
• Company Maintenance Control Manual
• Maintenance programs
• Crew Chiefs
• Base Supervisors (where applicable)

Responsibilities include:

• Performance management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Succession planning
• Workforce planning
• Scheduling oversight
• Recruitment support
• Labour relations support

What You Will Bring

Education

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence preferred
• Diploma or Degree in Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, Aviation Management or related discipline preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10 years aviation maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role
• Experience managing multiple maintenance locations
• Experience working within a Transport Canada AMO
• Experience overseeing third-party maintenance providers
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of:

• Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
• Approved Maintenance Organizations
• Aircraft maintenance planning
• Human Factors
• Safety Management Systems
• Reliability programs
• Aircraft technical records
• Maintenance Control processes

What We Will Do For You

At Execaire Aviation, your career journey matters.

Our careers culture is fueled by innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. We support growth through a variety of learning opportunities tailored to different roles across our organization. Whether it's hands-on experience, mentorship, or role-specific training, we aim to help you build confidence and expand your skills where it counts. Not every path looks the same; we’re committed to creating an environment where curiosity is encouraged and development is possible. Join us in redefining aviation standards and unleashing your potential in an environment where your aspirations can take flight!

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and believe in the power of an inclusive workplace. At Execaire Aviation, we embrace unique perspectives and backgrounds, recognizing that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We strive for a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best. Join us in building a team that reflects the vibrant tapestry of aviation.