Regional Director of Maintenance (West)

Custom Helicopters Inc.; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

RRSP pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Custom Helicopters Inc. is seeking a Regional Director of Maintenance (West) based in Kelowna, BC, to lead regional maintenance operations ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate maintenance planning, execution, and resource allocation across multiple bases, partnering with the Vice President, Maintenance to address priorities and risks while maintaining aircraft availability and readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience leading regional maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations and OEM data.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Budgeting and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for regional maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance planning, execution, and resource allocation.
• Oversee repairs, inspections, and overhauls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop regional maintenance teams and promote safety.
• Act as primary liaison with technical support providers and vendors.
• Ensure regional activities align with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate maintenance status and impacts to Operations Centre and stakeholders.
• Perform aircraft maintenance as required to support operations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M1/M2)

Job description

6305 Airport Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1S1, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM

For nearly 50 years, Custom Helicopters has been a trusted leader in Canadian aviation. Operating a fleet of 45 helicopters with operations across Canada and beyond, our team supports critical missions including emergency medical services, search and rescue, wildfire suppression, mineral exploration, utility and powerline support, and heavy lift operations.

Custom Helicopters promotes a highly skilled workforce built on mutual respect, supporting both personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, a pension plan (RRSP), and an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) to support long‑term career development.

Driven by our commitment to Safety, Quality, & Value, we provide dependable aviation solutions in some of the most challenging environments. Every mission reflects our focus on precision, professionalism, and the people we serve.

Reporting to the Vice President, Maintenance, the Regional Director of Maintenance (West) is accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient leadership of all regional maintenance operations. This role provides strategic and operational oversight across maintenance planning, execution, resource coordination, and technical support activities, ensuring aircraft availability and operational readiness are achieved in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all regional maintenance activities in support of safe, reliable, and efficient helicopter operations.
• Partner closely with the Vice President, Maintenance to address operational priorities, maintenance risks, and resource requirements across the region.
• Oversee and coordinate regional maintenance, repair, modification, inspection, and overhaul activities to ensure aircraft availability and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, coach, and support the regional maintenance team by setting expectations, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous development.
• Act as the primary regional liaison with aircraft, engine, and component technical support representatives, approved maintenance organizations, and key vendors.
• Ensure all regional maintenance activities are conducted safely and in full compliance with company procedures, approved maintenance programs, manufacturer technical data, and applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• Ensure maintenance priorities, aircraft status, and operational impacts are communicated clearly and proactively to the Operations Centre and other internal stakeholders.
• Perform aircraft maintenance as required to support operational requirements and business continuity.
• Manage aircraft-on-ground situations by leading troubleshooting efforts and coordinating technical response, parts procurement, logistics, and recovery actions.
• Coordinate regional inventory and material requirements with the central procurement team to support planned and unplanned maintenance activity.
• Support vendor engagement related to maintenance services, material acquisition, repair status, and shipment tracking as required.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance maintenance planning, technical support, operational efficiency, and service reliability.
• Contribute as a key member of the broader maintenance leadership team, supporting company-wide performance, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance operations, including maintenance planning, logistics coordination, execution oversight, and team leadership in a complex operational environment.
• Hold a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License with an M1 or M2 rating.
• Extensive rotary-wing maintenance experience is strongly preferred, ideally within a multi-base or geographically dispersed operation.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations, approved maintenance programs, and OEM technical data.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across internal teams, customers, vendors, and external partners.
• Sound business acumen, including an understanding of budgeting, cost control, operational performance, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, computer, planning, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment.

Custom Helicopters is committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

6305 Airport Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1S1, Canada