Base Lead

1 week ago

North Saanich, Canada Top Aces Inc. Full time

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots.

We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.


Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide.

Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day

Join our team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate the work for Top Aces (TA) aircraft maintenance technicians and maintenance support staff assigned to scheduled flying operations
  • Ensure that all aircraft maintenance technicians and maintenance support staff adhere to the Company MPM/MCM, Transport Canada regulations, DND regulations, TAI Flight Safety program, TAI Health and Safety program and QMS processes
  • Ensure availability of TA aircraft to meet, on a daily basis, operational requirements
  • Develop and maintain a Technician Manpower Schedule for local operations
  • Attend biweekly operation briefs to review the latest flying schedule and plan for new taskings or changes to existing deployments for optimum use of resource assignments
  • Monitor maintenance plans on a regular basis to close all aircraft deferred and minor snags with a reasonable time frame
  • Ensure good communication and strong relationships with local FBO authorities and coordination teams
  • Ensure EHS protocols are followed through out the base
  • Closely followup on AOG and Critical Logistics requirements and direct alternate plans if required during aircraft maintenance to ensure availability of aircraft to meet Flight Operational requirements on a daily basis
  • Approve Overtime requests for Top Aces flying operations
  • Travel as required to MOBs and Deployed Areas of Operations as required by the CATS manpower scheduler or the DoM
  • Act as the Maintenance Duty Officer (MDO), after regular working hours, per the CATS manpower scheduler schedule
  • Act as the local designated official (DO) for the Controlled Goods Program
  • Support strategic development projects, as required by the DoM or VP, CATS
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience with flight and maintenance operations;
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead a team in a diversified and changing high tempo environment
  • Positive, professional attitude, identify and resolve issues proactively with mínimal supervision
  • Hold a valid Transport Canada M2 license, Hold ACA on Alpha Jet, is an asset
  • Knowledge of RAMCO ERP, an asset
  • Proven track record to support and lead safe operations: OHS, Flight Safety, procedures, Human Factors etc.
  • Good customer service skills
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of Airworthiness processes with Transport Canada and DND. Controlled Goods Program, Security Management, ITAR, Military and civilian maintenance. Quality Control an asset;
  • General knowledge of business operations and local legislation. Financial Statements and Budgeting an asset;
  • Strong communicator who disseminates and obtains information with discretion professionalism and diplomacy.
  • Fluent in English language in order to read, understand and interpret manuals, policies and procedures
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
  • Strong Business Acumen (presentations, reports, fact analysis)
  • Positive, professional attitude and the ability to take initiative and be a selfstarter
  • Sense of Urgency / Focus on results and deadlines
  • Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:

***You will have the following responsibilities in order to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program:
***Managers are responsible for:

  • Providing a safe and healthy workplace including the necessary equipment, systems, and tools which are properly maintained
  • Providing information, training, instruction and supervision to protect the Occupational Health and Safety of Employees
  • Ensuring Employees under their direction know and comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
  • Ensuring Employees under their direction receive adequate supervision.
  • Establishing, supporting, and consulting with Occupational Health and Safety committees and Workplace Occupational Health and Safety representatives on all matters to improve workplace Occupational Health and Safety including regular safety inspections of the workplace.
**Security Clearance Requirement

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