Production Manager - Aircraft Maintenance, Outer Nunavut (Iqaluit)

Job Description Locations:

Cambridge Bay, Churchill, Iqaluit, Igloolik, Ottawa, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife

The Production Manager– Aircraft Maintenance is accountable to the Maintenance Manager or delegate, and is responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance operations for two Citation 560, two King Air 200, and one PC-12 aircraft ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and efficiency. Coordinate staff, parts and schedules to maximize aircraft availability. This role requires strong leadership to manage the aircraft, AME’s, aircraft grooming staff, and coordinate facility maintenance.

Rotational position: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off– Day shift. 12-hour shift.

Company provides travel from your home airport, fully equipped company housing provided while on rotation in Iqaluit.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning:

Schedule and prioritize scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance and team members ensuring minimal aircraft downtime.

Maintenance Reporting:

Track and report maintenance progress / aircraft status

Compliance&Safety:

Ensure all work meets regulatory standards (TC) and company MPM / MCM policies.

Resource Management:

Coordinate with company stores team members to secure parts, tools, and materials.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate records, including maintenance work orders/task cards, work packages and aircraft logbook entries.

Troubleshooting&Technical Support : Provide technical expertise and support to the maintenance team in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Leadership Skills:

Proven ability to manage and motivate team, with excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills while maintaining a professional outlook.

Qualifications and Requirements

Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M1/ M2 Required

5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, and 3+ years in a supervisory role.

Experience on Beechcraft King Air B200, Pilatus PC12, and Citation 560 aircraft type is an asset but not required

Valid Driver’s License required

Citation 560 experience an asset. Training and Type Course Provided

Have a strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations

Able to obtain and maintain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)

Able to obtain Driving Airside License (D/A)

Valid Canadian Passport required and able to travel unrestricted

Current Criminal Record Check

KAL offers employees a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

Company Events

Critical Illness Insurance Coverage

Employee Educational Assistance

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Discount Travel, car rental, retail, and gym membership

Group Insurance (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Vision Coverage)

RRSP match

Retention Bonus

Wage Increase (Annual)

At Keewatin Air, we actively encourage and support employee career development by providing internal training programs that assist employees in growing professionally within the organization. Also, we support employees who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the company at established educational institutions.

Mission We will distinguish ourselves by being the leaders in safe, high quality aeromedical service and air transport, through a total commitment of improving service, listening to our customer needs, and an uncompromising integrity in everything we do.

Values

Leadership— We will lead the aeromedical field by consistently providing excellence in patient care and education.

Safety— We will separate ourselves in the air transportation field through our uncompromising commitment to Safety.

Adaptability— We are able to exceed our customer's expectations by providing exceptional, reliable services in the remote and challenging environments in which we operate.

Growth— We encourage the development and continuous improvement of our operations through innovation and forward-thinking.

Communication— We maximize our operations through clear, effective, and efficient communication with our stakeholders.

Teamwork— We invest in the growth and development of each employee through mentorship, encouragement, and training.

Respect - We foster an atmosphere and culture of respect, honesty, and fairness for all members of our team.

Keewatin Air LP values and support employment equity and workplace diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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