Anderson Air has been a family-owned and operated business based in Vancouver for the past 44 years. We aim to deliver a customized private jet charter and aircraft management service worldwide. Our team has been on a growth track over the last year, adding 5 aircraft and 1 helicopter to our fleet and experiencing rapid growth in revenue and headcount.

We pride ourselves on having earned the quality experience and excellent safety record that gives our clients tremendous confidence and security in choosing us. Our acute attention to detail, combined with our preeminent level of commitment to providing the highest level of service, is what sets us apart. We promote a culture of safety, teamwork, communication, respect, and accountability and are committed to transparency and empowerment so that our people can do their best work while providing exceptional service to our clients.

The Role

Reporting to our VP of Maintenance, this role will lead all aspects of aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and company policies while maximizing fleet efficiency and safety. Your responsibilities include overseeing maintenance schedules, managing a team of engineers, coordinating inspections, and implementing maintenance programs to guarantee aircraft airworthiness. Additionally, you'll collaborate with other departments to optimize maintenance processes and contribute to strategic planning to support the organization's growth objectives. Your expertise in aviation regulations, strong leadership skills, and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability across the fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, direct, and oversee the ongoing operations of the Maintenance Department, productivity, policies/procedures, standards in all maintenance department areas.
• Promote a safety culture throughout the Department by encouraging hazard, incident reporting via the Company's SMS process.
• Effective delegation of management functions for specific maintenance divisional activities ie: hangar floor aircraft line maintenance, component replacement/repair/overhaul, parts/component procurement, inventory stores control, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, short and/or long-term aircraft refurbishment projects.
• Responsible for the control and oversight of the AMO's Quality Assurance Program and respective auditing system.
• Responsible for oversight of the authorization and approval of maintenance, repair, replacement, modification, testing, inspection, overhaul and alteration of Company aircraft and aeronautical products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers under approved vendors list.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel are qualified to perform their duties as assigned, in a safe and productive manner.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain, monthly, long-term plans and strategies with respect to fleet maintenance throughout the Company's geographical areas of operations.
• Communicate and share the above responsibility by way of organizing on-going and regular meetings, written communication, and pro-active mentorship practices.
• Develop and support processes to improve occupational health, safety, and efficiencies for Maintenance Department personnel.
• Ensure that sufficient materials, special tools, and equipment are calibrated and have been made available to accomplish the required maintenance of the Company's fleet.
• In conjunction with the AE and Procurement, responsible for the joint approval and controlling of operational budgets for the maintenance of the Company's fleet.
• Liaising with Transport Canada representatives as required, as it relates to the Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO).
• Ensuring that maintenance personnel have a valid license and the necessary training to be conversant with the types of aircraft and aeronautical products listed on the Company's rating; that required staff training is available and that respective records are maintained.
• Responsible for development, amendment, and distribution of the company's MPM and MCM manuals.
• Ensuring all work carried out by the AMO is in accordance with the MPM and MCM manuals.
• Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, ongoing performance/salary review, and (if required) disciplinary actions for Maintenance Department personnel.
• Responsible for the oversight of orderly, organized, and clean hangar/shop/office work areas.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance management, preferably business jet experience
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations, particularly those set forth by Transport Canada
• Proven ability to organize, direct, and oversee maintenance department operations
• Demonstrated experience in promoting a safety culture and encouraging hazard reporting
• Effective delegation skills for managing various maintenance divisional activities
• Experience in managing quality assurance programs and conducting audits
• Proficiency in vendor management, budgeting, and strategic planning
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for fostering team cohesion and liaising with regulatory authorities
• Commitment to occupational health, safety, and continuous improvement
• Ability to recruit, train, and motivate maintenance personnel
• Familiarity with the development and maintenance of company manuals
• Valid license and appropriate training in aircraft maintenance
• Capability to ensure compliance with company manuals and regulatory requirements
• Experience in personnel management, including recruitment, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions
  

Join our private jet charter company as a Director of Maintenance and become part of our dedicated team, committed to delivering safe and reliable aircraft maintenance with a warm and welcoming approach. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make our company succeed. Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey with us!