maintenance director

Director of Maintenance Job Details Location: Wetaskiwin, Alberta Employment type: Full time Salary: $110,000 to $130,000 per year Start date: As soon as possible Vacancies: 1 About Us General Lee Aviation (GLA) and Wetaskiwin Air Services (WAS) are an integrated aviation company in Central Alberta that offer an approved aircraft maintenance organization (AMO), flight training unit (FTU), simulator instruction and third‑party aircraft maintenance services. WAS was established in 1975 and we are proud to have been operating for over 50 years with a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, accountability and a healthy, respectful work environment. The Role We are seeking a Director of Maintenance (DOM) to lead our maintenance organization as the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM). The DOM will be accountable for how maintenance is executed, documented, planned and delivered across the company and third‑party aircraft. The Director of Maintenance is expected to remain technically engaged, lead from the shop floor, participate in inspections and troubleshooting when required, and maintain credibility with AMEs through direct involvement. Candidates seeking a primarily administrative or compliance‑only position should not apply. Key Responsibilities Act as Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) in accordance with CARs Provide visible, hands‑on leadership during inspections, defect troubleshooting and maintenance execution Plan and schedule maintenance to support flight training, operational and third‑party customer requirements Ensure compliance with: CARs Maintenance Control Manual (MCM) Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM) Maintenance Schedule Approvals (MSA's) SMS, Quality Assurance, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements Maintain responsibility for company aircraft maintenance programs, including revisions and regulatory alignment Control technical records, defect tracking and aircraft maintenance release Lead, mentor, train and supervise AMEs, apprentices and support staff Procure aircraft parts and manage inventory Issue and approve Purchase Orders (POs) to vendors and suppliers Liaise with Transport Canada, OEMs, suppliers and service providers Support aircraft acquisition, fleet growth and long‑term maintenance strategy Project and operational management, including: Weekly fleet and maintenance status reports Work order review and approval Timesheet approval for payroll Oversee third‑party maintenance invoicing, ensuring accuracy, traceability and timely billing Promote and enforce a safe, professional and positive maintenance culture Maintenance Scope Fixed‑wing aircraft maintenance and future rotary aircraft Structures and avionics support Field maintenance and on‑site service Advanced troubleshooting and defect resolution High‑quality workmanship and attention to detail Required Qualifications Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence M1 required (M2 an asset) Minimum 6 years aircraft maintenance experience (10+ years strongly preferred) Previous leadership or supervisory experience (Lead AME, PRM, DOM, or equivalent) Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and control maintenance effectively Experience sourcing and procuring aircraft parts Experience with maintenance tracking software (Quantum or similar) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace Strong knowledge of CARs, AMO operations, maintenance programs and technical records Willingness to remain hands‑on when required Demonstrated history of leading technicians through action, not authority alone Professional attitude and commitment to a healthy work environment Preferred Assets Previous experience as PRM or DOM Flight training unit (FTU) maintenance experience Structures and avionics experience SMS, QA and OHS leadership experience Experience with a variety of fixed‑wing single aircraft Location Wetaskiwin, AB (On‑site) #J-18808-Ljbffr