Senior Maintenance Manager

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ 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!

Maintenance Operations

• Provide leadership and guidance to the maintenance organization and supporting functions, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Provide functional oversight of Base Leads and deployed maintenance personnel.
• Accountable for ensuring the maintenance execution aligns with the flying operation schedule
• Manage the execution of the Fleet Management Plan (FMP) for the 0-18 month timeframe.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure availability of necessary resources and fleet readiness.
• Collaborate with MCC on manpower planning, maintenance scheduling, and qualification coverage.
• Ensure training requirements are met to maintain regulatory and operational readiness.
• Ensure deployed maintenance teams are properly staffed, qualified, and equipped.
• Provide clear operational updates and issue resolution recommendations to the Sr DOM.
• Promote a strong safety culture, operational discipline, and professional standards across the maintenance organization.

Compliance & Airworthiness

• Liaise with the PRM to ensure compliance and to maintain good standing of the AMO with Transport Canada and the Canadian Department of National Defense.
• Execute maintenance responsibilities delegated by the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM).
• Identify, escalate, and support resolution of airworthiness, safety, or compliance concerns.
• Support reliability monitoring and corrective actions for recurring maintenance issues.

People Management Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and guidance to direct reports in all aspects of their roles.
• Monitor workforce needs and ensure appropriate staffing throughout the maintenance organization.
• Manage financial and operational resources as assigned.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports, annual performance reviews, and manage other employee relations matters as required.
• Work with other departments and leadership on company-wide initiatives.
• Support policy development, organizational strategy, and key business decisions.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Sr DOM.

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel required

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities

Supervising, approving timesheets, and vacation requests for:

• Base leads

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities

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

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR

Position requires Controlled Goods Clearance and Level 2 Secret Clearance

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.