Maintenance Controller

Flair Airlines Ltd. • Calgary, AB

84d • Onsite

About The Position

Take Your Career to New Heights with Flair Airlines

We’re here to make air travel affordable for everyone, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help us continue changing the industry for the better. As Canada’s most reliable airline, we're all about offering real value. As we continue to expand our network, increase flight frequencies, and introduce more services, we’re looking for passionate team members to help us in our mission to make air travel accessible for everyone. We know who we are, and we’re confident in our approach.

Your Team:

Join the Maintenance team, where safety, efficiency, and compliance are central to every operation. The Maintenance Controller is an experienced, licensed AME – M2 who oversees all line maintenance work, ensuring it is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. This role provides direction for aircraft maintenance concerns and coordinates with various departments to support aircraft schedule requirements.

At Flair Airlines, we offer a highly competitive starting wage of $64.37 per hour based on experience, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding industry expertise.

This role is based on-site at our Calgary, AB (YYC) office.

Requirements

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Transport Canada (TC) AME license with M2 endorsement.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of Line Maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Boeing 737 NG and MAX. Endorsements are considered an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, Airworthiness Directives, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Air Regulations (CARs).
• Knowledgeable on computer-based maintenance software, AMOS is considered an asset.
• Intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work irregular hours or shift work that may include overnights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a schedule that varies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
• Clear criminal record check and satisfactory employment references.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction.

Nice To Haves

• Endorsements for Boeing 737 NG and MAX are considered an asset.
• Knowledge of computer-based maintenance software, AMOS is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the airworthiness of the company’s fleet is maintained, and communicated as the status changes.
• Serving as the central point of contact for operational aircrew, dispatch, and maintenance for technical and logistical assistance.
• Collaborating with line maintenance, Technical Services, Materials, and duty operations control to formulate and evaluate recovery plans during irregular operations.
• Initiating aircraft swaps when necessary to meet maintenance goals and making decisions regarding discrepancies/deferrals.
• Exercising authority and responsibility for supervising and coordinating all line scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Maintain constant surveillance of line station activity.
• Authorize the use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and other deferrals.
• Produce a daily Fleet status report accessible to key stakeholders.
• Liaise with vendors for overnight maintenance regarding aircraft readiness.
• Ensure that work has been completed and the logbook has been signed.
• Verify that all deferred items are in accordance with the time limit authorized by MEL and ensure that all maintenance and operational restrictions are in compliance.
• Meticulously record technical delays and actively participate in the Weekly Technical Delay review, contributing recommendations for preventing similar future events.
• Managing out-of-hours technical requests to Boeing.
• Confirming parts requirements for deferrals and monitoring their status.
• Support the accomplishment of planned maintenance in conjunction with the maintenance planning department.
• Coordinate all maintenance ferry flights in accordance with approved procedures.
• Completing internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, and entries in the MRO IT tracking system.
• Generating accurate and comprehensive shift turnover reports.
• Identifying safety concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards and reporting them through the company's Safety Management System (SMS) program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical and dental coverage
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee & family assistance program
• Pension plan with employer-matched contributions
• Unlimited Travel Perks – Enjoy free and discounted flights for you and your travel companions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED