Director of Maintenance

[Central Mountain Air]

Position Scope

Reporting to the President and General Manager, the Director of Maintenance is the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) and is responsible for all maintenance activities of the air carrier and the approved maintenance organization. In this capacity, they will ensure that these activities are accomplished in accordance with Regulations, policies and procedures.

As Director of Maintenance you will be responsible for the safe, legal, and economical operation of all maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Organizing and directing the operation of the maintenance department
• Providing the company with direction and policy with respect to aircraft the required equipment
• Approving and controlling all operational expenses relating to the maintenance of aircraft
• Being in contact with the regulatory agencies concerning new equipment, subcontracting and other related matters
• Providing monthly reports to the company President and Vice President concerning the technical aspects of the maintenance department
• Responsible for the inspection and approval of outside aircraft, component repair, and overhaul facilities
• Ensuring that sufficient materials, special tools, and equipment have been made available to accomplish the maintenance function, and timely rectification of defects in regard to minimum equipment provisions and precision tools are calibrated as required
• Ensuring that each person charged with the responsibility of aircraft or aeronautical product certification holds an appropriate and valid license and has been issued certifying authority by the Quality Assurance Manager
• Oversee the scheduling of maintenance, elementary work, servicing, and airworthiness directives within the time constraints of the maintenance schedule or as indicated on the airworthiness directive
• Overseeing other maintenance organizations used to ensure proper procedure is used and aligns with Transport Canada and NTA standards which includes compliance with requirements, employing the necessary personnel to plan, perform, supervise, inspect, and release the work performed
• Perform aircraft maintenance duties
• Ensure safety, security, quality and risk management policies and related applications are adequately implemented, monitored and that the airline operates within a safe environment at all times
• Proactively promotes safety and quality within the organization and sets example for safety as a leader
• Act as a leader and role model for employees in areas of safety, work quality, professionalism
• Uphold company policies and procedures professionally at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications
• Must have completed a Transport Canada approved program in Aviation Maintenance or have received equivalent training recognized by Transport Canada.
• Shall have accepted the appointment to the role of Person Responsible for Maintenance and the Person Responsible for the Maintenance Control System for the AMO and the AOC, within four (4) months of the hire date.
• Minimum qualifications as per Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Shall have acquired a minimum of six years’ experience in the performance or direct supervision of maintenance activities of the type undertaken by the organization, at least six months of which have been obtained within the preceding two years.
• Shall disclose to the company, in advance of any employment offer made, any violations, suspensions or offences on record pertaining to the Aeronautic Act, or the Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to efficiently use computers and Microsoft Office suite

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to ccolville@ntair.ca no later than March 3, 2022.

Northern Thunderbird Air is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment to all persons. Our requirement is that you have the necessary skills and abilities to do the job and the attitude of a team player.