Production Manager

WelcometoSSM; Sault Ste. Marie; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Extended Health & Dental Care & Vision

Paid vacation

Job summary

JD Aero Technical in Canada is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations of the maintenance staff and coordinate the aircraft schedule. You will be the main contact for the maintenance team, supervising leads, mechanics and groomers, and ensuring workflows align with project deadlines.

The role requires 3–5 years in aircraft maintenance with an AME license or equivalent, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with Canada Labour Code and Federal Labour Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations while monitoring efficiencies of projects.
• Advise of company direction while evaluating cost management of projects.
• Negotiate and respond to client inquiries regarding estimates and final billed items.
• Facilitate planning of incoming checks for parts, tooling, manpower, space, etc.
• Adaptability and flexibility in amending when required the event of an AOG or overnight line maintenance.
• Provide direction on hanger maintenance and upkeep.
• Provide direction on customer relations and acquisition to FBO manager.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted October 6, 2026 Last updated October 6, 2026

Posting Expires: When suitable candidates are selected.

Job Purpose:

Our continuous growth creates a demand for heavy maintenance lines. We service Dash 8, CRJ, ATR, ERJ and 737 series aircraft.

We expect applicants to be ready to work in a fast-paced work environment. Our role requires individuals to have excellent communication skills with a team player attitude!

Position Summary:

Accountable to the Director of Maintenance, the Production Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the production staff, and the planning of the incoming and outgoing aircraft schedule. The Production Manager is the main point of contact for the maintenance staff, and supervises the leads, mechanics and groomers.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations while managing and monitoring efficiencies of projects.
• Advise of company direction while evaluating cost management of projects.
• Negotiate and respond to client inquiries regarding estimates and final billed items.
• Facilitate planning of incoming checks for parts, tooling, manpower, space, etc.
• Adaptability and flexibility in amending when required the event of an AOG, or unplanned and planned overnight line maintenance.
• Facilitate engineering requirements by serving as a liaison with manufacturers.
• Support tooling and out of shop repairs for all projects
• Work with Human Resources to administer employee evaluations, disciplinary action reports and suspensions
• Evaluate time off requests while managing employee schedule
• Manage and minimize financial impact during off-peak workloads
• Provide direction on hanger maintenance and upkeep
• Provide direction on customer relations and acquisition to FBO manager

Core Competencies:

• Accountability Resources and Fiscal Management
• Communication Problem Solving
• Leadership Respect
• Teamwork Networking

Preffered Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Three to five years of aircraft maintenance experience, with working knowledge of MRO business activities.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or equivalent required, Aircraft Endorsements are an asset.
• Three to five years in Aviation Management or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training or experience required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with Canada Labour Code and Federal Labour Standards
• Accountable, accurate and diligent in work
• Strong time management skills, ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask
• Stress resistance
• Ability to work as part of a team, and ability to work independently using own initiative
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environment and schedule.

Typical benefits include:

• Life Insurance
• Extended Health & Dental Care & Vision Care
• Paid vacation in accordance with federal government requirements

Working hours:

Working hours are mainly 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday; extra hours may be required to complete project deadlines.

JD Aero Technical was established in 2007 and we are in our eighteenth year of operation as the chosen heavy maintenance provider for several of North Americas Q400 operators. We are looking to add to our group of over 100 employees who have all worked hard to build our diversified and experienced workforce. We offer competitive wages with good opportunities for overtime while maintaining a healthy work life balance.