SOCC - Duty Manager

Perimeter Aviation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Aviation is hiring a Duty Manager to oversee the daily schedule and charter operations, directing resources to meet on-time performance. You will supervise floor activities, coordinating with Charters, Commercial Services and Maintenance to allocate personnel and equipment as needed.

The role requires strong leadership, flexible problem-solving and effective communication to maintain service levels across multiple bases and flights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of airline industry experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable transportation security clearances.
• Aviation operation experience is an asset.
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks to employees and ensure daily duties are completed.
• Coordinate plan of action with Charters, Commercial Services and Flight Operations.
• Review the operational plan for feasibility with current flights.
• Identify improvement opportunities and communicate them to responsible parties.
• Review next-day plan, crew/aircraft availability and weather to serve customers.
• Monitor ground support system serviceability and functionality.
• Work with Charters on charter operations, logistics, and bookings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

626 Ferry Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0C1, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Established in 1960, Perimeter Aviation LP is a diversified company that is a subsidiary of the Exchange Income Corporation which has recently grown through the merger with Bearskin Airlines. With approximately 900 employees, we operate a fleet of 45+ aircraft including the Metro 2, 3, 23, Merlin and Dash 8 aircraft. We are based in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba as well as Sioux Lookout, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Toronto Ontario. We provide scheduled passenger and freight services to Northern Manitoba and Northern Ontario, 24/7 North American charter services, Medical evacuation services and a full-service maintenance facility including design engineering, NDT, and Garrett turbine engine services.

We are a Canadian company, proudly building a diverse workforce that is driven by a shared sense of community, customer service and a dedication to safety. We’re fostering a culture where our employees will feel proud of the work they do and the company they work for. We seek employees with a positive attitude in providing excellent service to the communities in our network.

Position Summary

Reporting to the SOCC Manager, the Duty Manager is responsible for the efficient implementation and communication of the daily scheduled and charter operational plan by directing the available resources. The Duty Manager is to supervise the floor to ensure that workflows, processes and company practices are being followed. The Duty Manager works closely with Charters, Commercial Services and Maintenance to plan and allocate resources where needed for the operation and business.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
• Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
• Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities
• Able to delegate and confidently develop and execute operational plans with minimal supervision
• Able to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and provide sound judgment
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with all departments, business partners and customers
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong planning skills and detail-oriented
• Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and effective manner
• Proven time management skills with strong attention to detail

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Delegate tasks to employees and ensure that daily duties are completed
• Achieve operational goals on all flights in conjunction with the Commercial Services team, Charters and applicable Managers and Flight Operations personnel
• Coordinate a plan of action in IROP scenarios and send out follow-up communication to all required departments
• Review the operational plan to ensure that it’s achievable with the current scheduled and charter flights
• Identify improvement opportunities observed throughout the shift, ensuring appropriate communication to all that can execute the changes
• Review the next calendar day plan, crew/aircraft availability, weather and what is required to juggle or rearrange to serve our customers and communities to the best of our ability
• Continually assess future calendar days and allocate resources required
• Monitor serviceability and functionality of all ground support systems to ensure that operational needs can be met
• Work closely with the Charters team on charter operations, logistics, notifications, bookings and future planning
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Minimum two years of experience in the airline industry
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
• Previous aviation operation experience is considered an asset
• Transport Canada FD-Ops and FD-Met exams considered an asset
• Dispatch and Flight Line experience an asset
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Physically able to perform all listed job duties
• Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
• Shift work is required: applicants must be available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends on a rotational basis
• Company phone will be provided for after-hour inquiries
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and telephone
• Able to work outside of public transit hours
• Physical location of position only accessible via flight of stairs

Perimeter Aviation’s hiring policy is to recruit and select the best applicant for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position. Perimeter Aviation LP does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

We thank all candidates for their interest in the position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis which may result in an earlier application deadline.

626 Ferry Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0C1, Canada