National Line Maintenance Leader

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

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