Maintenance Activities Controller

Belonging to Air Canada is about belonging to a Canadian symbol, Air Canada recently voted best airline in North America. Take your career off by joining our innovative and diverse team at the forefront of passenger air transport.

We are looking for detail-oriented and enthusiastic individuals to fill the position of Coordinator – Fleet Management – Maintenance Activities Control.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Maintenance Activities Controller is responsible for all aspects related to the technical regulation of Air Canada aircraft in accordance with the Maintenance Control Manual.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and direct Air Canada, contract maintenance organizations, and flight crews to ensure compliance with Air Canada maintenance requirements, maximum aircraft operational status, punctuality, and aircraft utilization, in accordance with the Air Canada Control Manual.
• Manage the technical regulation of all Air Canada and passenger aircraft in accordance with applicable airworthiness standards.
• Coordinate necessary maintenance activities on the day of flight at network stations and provide technical assistance, including troubleshooting instructions for defect correction (including management of recurring defects).
• Act as the primary contact person for all line maintenance activities at all times, including for operational irregularities (IROP) and emergency activities.
• Communicate any operational restrictions affecting aircraft to Flight Regulation and Network Operations Control (SOC).
• Control all flight-essential equipment assigned to the fleet.
• Keep the Shift Manager and the rest of senior management (as needed) informed of the operational status of the fleet.
• Stay abreast of any technical and regulatory training necessary to perform duties within this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license (M2 or E) with active approval for any aircraft type in Air Canada's fleet.
• Proven knowledge of regulatory programs and agencies (Maintenance Control Manual, Transport Canada, FAA).
• Availability to work shifts and occasionally work extended hours.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Ability to deal effectively with internal and external clients.
• Proven talent for leadership.
• Good judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action.
• Ability to guide people and give clear directions on technical issues.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• External or internal management development.
• Computer skills (Word, email, Excel, Windows).
• Show punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Conditions:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

Equal skills being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications so that we can have a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.