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Reporting to the Sr DOM- Canada, this role ensures safe, compliant, and reliable aircraft availability to meet operational demands, through effective coordination of maintenance planning, manpower, and operational execution. The Senior Maintenance Manager ensures that all Canadian Program maintenance activities are executed in accordance with the Top Aces Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM) and Maintenance Control Manual (MCM), and are planned, performed and reported in accordance with Airworthiness and regulatory obligations.\nThe position works closely with Operations, Maintenance Control Center (MCC), Supply Chain, Fleet Management and PRM/Quality to deliver sustained fleet readiness in a dynamic, high-tempo operating environment.\nMaintenance Operations\nProvide leadership and guidance to the maintenance organization and supporting functions, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.\nProvide functional oversight of Base Leads and deployed maintenance personnel.\nAccountable for ensuring the maintenance execution aligns with the flying operation schedule\nManage the execution of the Fleet Management Plan (FMP) for the 0-18 month timeframe.\nCollaborate with various departments to ensure availability of necessary resources and fleet readiness.\nCollaborate with MCC on manpower planning, maintenance scheduling, and qualification coverage.\nEnsure training requirements are met to maintain regulatory and operational readiness.\nEnsure deployed maintenance teams are properly staffed, qualified, and equipped.\nProvide clear operational updates and issue resolution recommendations to the Sr DOM.\nPromote a strong safety culture, operational discipline, and professional standards across the maintenance organization.\nCompliance & Airworthiness\nLiaise with the PRM to ensure compliance and to maintain good standing of the AMO with Transport Canada and the Canadian Department of National Defense.\nExecute maintenance responsibilities delegated by the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM).\nIdentify, escalate, and support resolution of airworthiness, safety, or compliance concerns.\nSupport reliability monitoring and corrective actions for recurring maintenance issues.\nPeople Management Responsibilities:\nProvide mentorship and guidance to direct reports in all aspects of their roles.\nMonitor workforce needs and ensure appropriate staffing throughout the maintenance organization.\nManage financial and operational resources as assigned.\nConduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports, annual performance reviews, and manage other employee relations matters as required.\nWork with other departments and leadership on company-wide initiatives.\nSupport policy development, organizational strategy, and key business decisions.\nEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:\nMinimum seven (7) years of experience with aircraft maintenance overseeing both line and heavy maintenance execution (military or civil)\nMinimum seven (7) years of leadership experience in a similar role\nStrong leadership skills in a dynamic high tempo environment\nStrong communicator who disseminates and obtains information with discretion professionalism and diplomacy.\nKnowledge of airworthiness regulations (Transport Canada and DND), Quality Systems, and compliance requirements including Controlled Goods, security management, and ITAR, within military and civilian maintenance environments.\nGeneral knowledge of business operations, local legislation, financial statements, and budgeting.\nKnowledge of Project Management, an asset\nGood Customer Service Skills\nFluent in English. French an asset.\nComputer Literate\nBachelor degree in Engineering, an asset\nValid Transport Canada AME M1 and/or M2 License, an asset\nSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:\nPerform other related duties as assigned by Sr DOM.\nWorking Conditions\nOccasional travel required \nSupervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities:\nSupervising, approving timesheets, and vacation requests for:\nBase leads\nOccupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:\nYou will have the following responsibilities in order to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program:\nWorking in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations \nFollowing safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment\nReporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.\nSecurity Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:\nPosition requires Controlled Goods Clearance and Level 2 Secret Clearance\nBy joining Top Aces, you will find:\nA work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;\nOpportunities for development and growth;\nMultidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;\nA flexible schedule;\nAttractive benefit plan.\nCome share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nAt Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. 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