MEL Specialist

AvPosts; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Extended health

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Group RRSP plan matching

Job summary

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is seeking an MEL Specialist to join the Flight Operations team in Calgary.

The role focuses on keeping MELs TC-approved and up-to-date for the fleet, creating MELs for new aircraft, and amending MELs as needed to comply with regulations and fleet changes. The successful candidate will coordinate with external contractors and ensure Weight and Balance records are accurately maintained across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience as a commercial pilot.
• High School Diploma required.
• Previous aircraft maintenance experience is an asset.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure MELs are up-to-date and TC-approved for the fleet.
• Create MELs for new aircraft types added to the fleet.
• Amend MELs when modifications or regulatory changes occur.
• Amend MELs when a new aircraft type is added or existing fleet changes.
• Review TC revisions and amendments to determine MEL impact and amend as required.
• Coordinate MEL work with outside contractors where applicable.
• Ensure Weight and Balance documentation is maintained across the fleet.

Skills

Commercial pilot experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Introduction

MEL Specialist (Ref. #:2026-064) 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.

Job Details

Type of Employment: Part-time

Location: Calgary

Position Shift: part time

Salary/Hourly: Competition

Competition Deadline: 2026-11-15

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sunwest Aviation Ltd. has an opportunity available for an MEL Specialist within our Flight Operations department. Reporting to the Director of Flight Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring Sunwest Aviation has up-to‑date and TC‑Approved MELs for its fleet of aircraft.
• When carrying out MEL work, will follow the policies and procedures laid out in TP 9155 - Master Minimum Equipment List/Minimum Equipment List Policy and Procedures Manual - Second Edition
• Create MELs for new aircraft types added to the fleet.
• Amend existing MELs, as needed, when a new aircraft of an existing type that is already in the fleet.
• Amend MELs, as needed, when modifications are made to aircraft that are already in the fleet.
• Amend MELs, as needed, when regulations require it.
• Review TC issued revisions, temporary revisions, supplements, and/or addendums to determine if MELs require amending and then amend MELs as required.
• Coordinate with MEL work that was assigned to an outside contractor.
• Ensure Weight and Balance documentation (electronic and hard copy) is maintained across the fleet.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• High School Diploma
• 5 or more years of experience as a commercial pilot
• Previous aircraft maintenance experiences an asset
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills

Benefits

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 / Diversity Statement

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