Maintenance Controller

Flair Airlines Ltd. • Toronto, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Flair Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Controller to join their Maintenance team. This role is responsible for overseeing line maintenance activities and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. The Maintenance Controller provides direction on aircraft maintenance concerns and works closely with operational teams to support aircraft scheduling and maintenance requirements. This position is based on-site at their Toronto, ON (YYZ) office.

Requirements

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Transport Canada (TC) AME license with M2 endorsement.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive line maintenance experience within a commercial aviation environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Boeing 737 NG and MAX aircraft; type endorsements are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance activities, including aircraft defects, MEL deferrals, and maintenance recovery.
• Experience supporting aircraft operational recovery and making time-sensitive maintenance decisions in coordination with Maintenance, Flight Operations, Dispatch, and other operational teams.
• Experience working with maintenance vendors, technical services, materials, and other maintenance support functions.
• Experience using computerized maintenance tracking or MRO systems; AMOS experience is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and applicable aircraft maintenance and airworthiness requirements.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply aircraft maintenance manuals, Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL), Airworthiness Directives, engineering documentation, and approved maintenance procedures.
• Strong technical judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to assess aircraft maintenance issues, determine appropriate actions, and support operational recovery.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under time-sensitive operational conditions.
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple maintenance activities, aircraft priorities, deferrals, and operational requirements simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear technical direction and work effectively with maintenance personnel, flight crews, dispatch, vendors, and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to remain composed and effective during irregular operations (IROPs), aircraft-on-ground situations, and other high-pressure operational events.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and shift turnover information.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• 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

• Type endorsements for Boeing 737 NG and MAX aircraft are considered an asset.
• AMOS experience 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