Flight Test Maintenance Manager

1 day ago

Calgary AB Manufacturing, Canada The Wohl Group Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage all flight test maintenance activities for our FTVs, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
  • Develop, document, and build standardized processes and procedures to support consistent flight test maintenance practices across programs.
  • Coordinate closely with Flight Test Engineering, Flight Operations, and Quality Assurance to maintain aircraft configuration and test readiness.
  • Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, and instrumentation support for flight test programs.
  • Plan and direct offsite flight test maintenance operations, including manpower, tooling, and logistics.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues arising during development and certification testing; coordinate engineering support and corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with CAR 573 AMO requirements, Transport Canada regulations, and internal company policies.
  • Foster and maintain a proactive Safety Management System (SMS) culture through reporting, analysis, and risk mitigation.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop AMEs and support staff assigned to flight test operations.
  • Act as the primary maintenance liaison to the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) and key stakeholders.
  • Responsible for maintenance within the 604 operation

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Lead daily coordination meetings with engineering, production, and flight test teams.
  • Build and refine maintenance processes to improve efficiency, documentation accuracy, and communication flow.
  • Support configuration control, flight readiness reviews, and airworthiness documentation.
  • Participate in Transport Canada, internal QA, and customer audits and respond to findings.
  • Drive continuous improvement in flight test maintenance practices, reliability, and turnaround time.
  • Provide input into strategic planning, infrastructure development, and future flight test capability expansion.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Valid Transport Canada AME License (M2 preferred) or equivalent technical qualification.
  • Minimum 15 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including 5 years in leadership roles within an AMO or flight test environment.
  • Proven flight test experience (development, certification, or experimental aircraft) is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of one or more of the following Dash 8 Classics / Q400, CL-215/415, Twin Otter, and Sherpa aircraft.
  • Demonstrated experience in process development, documentation, and improvement within maintenance or test programs.
  • In-depth understanding of Transport Canada CARs, airworthiness control, and SMS principles.
  • Proficiency with MRO/ERP systems, planning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work flexibly in dynamic test environments and travel for offsite support as required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Confident, accountable leader with high technical and professional integrity.
  • Process-oriented thinker who takes initiative to build and improve systems.
  • Strong communication with proven team-building and mentoring skills.
  • Analytical, detail-focused, and calm under pressure in complex test operations.
  • Committed to safety, compliance, and delivering operational excellence.
Salary Range: Up to $150k

***Only qualified candidates who meet all of the requirements will be contacted for interviews. Thank you and good luck with your application. 

 

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