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About SkyCare:

SkyCare is on a mission to provide life-saving and essential air travel services across North America. We’re a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care for every passenger. Our operations include private, corporate, and medevac flight services reaching as far north as the Arctic Circle and as far south as the Equator.As a privately-owned and family-operated Canadian air service provider, SkyCare continues to expand across Ontario and Manitoba. We’re looking for motivated, detail-driven professionals who share our passion for excellence and precision in aviation operations.

Why Join Us?

• Meaning Full Impact: In the past year alone, SkyCare has transported hundreds of patients and completed thousands of medevac flights directly contributing to life-saving outcomes.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and training within aviation operations.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, vision, and dental care, life and long-term disability insurance, RRSP matching, and an employee and family assistance program.

Location: Sioux Lookout

Salary: $90,000 to $100000. Start rate will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary progression based on merit.

Job Summary: The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, ensuring that all aircraft maintenance activities meet regulatory and company standards. All maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with policies, procedures and instructions contained in the MCM, MPM and Transport Canada requirements. This position reports to the Director of Maintenance and is scheduled from Monday to Friday.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M1 or M2)
• Previous experience with Aircraft Maintenance Systems (AMS) an asset
• Previous experience with Navajo Chieftain, Metro and Westwind 1124A aircraft an asset.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven skills in leadership, supervision, coaching, and team building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of base engineers, aircraft maintenance engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure maintenance standards are upheld.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Monitor and manage the performance of maintenance activities to meet operational goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• A strong commitment to Safety & Compliance
• Works with the Maintenance teams in the other locations to integrate policies and procedures to ensure consistency at all bases.
• Maintain a record of maintenance personnel for training, ratings, and qualifications.
• Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate within the workplace.
• Ability to work under pressure and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Motivated and self-directed with a desire to contribute to SkyCare’s success.

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