Maintenance Controller

Flair Airlines Ltd. • Calgary, AB

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, Airworthiness Directives, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Air Regulations (CARs).
• 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 are considered an asset.
• Knowledgeable on computer-based maintenance software, AMOS is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-stress, deadline-driven, ever-changing work environment while prioritizing tasks and assignments.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure with time-sensitive priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

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

• Comprehensive Salary– A salary that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program.
• Retirement Savings – A 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