Production Manager

Who we are:
Chartright Air Group is an innovator within the Canadian aviation industry, offering bespoke private jet charter, turn-key aircraft management, aircraft maintenance and FBO services.  Our commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence has established us as the leading provider of private jet service in Canada.

Our team of enthusiastic aviation professionals are encouraged to exceed expectations and introduce change that brings about improvements to how we get work done and deliver customer experience.  Our private jet Maintenance organization is amongst the largest in Canada and supports a diverse fleet of aircraft based across Canada.  Your leadership talents and experience will help guide a team of 70+ members and you will have a meaningful impact on organizational function and success.  Your achievement and growth within the company will power Chartright into the future.

About the Position:
The Production Manager oversees a large team of skilled labour including Crew Chiefs, AMEs, and Apprentices.  The Production Manager is responsible for the efficient deployment of labour for the accomplishment of line maintenance, major inspections, and maintenance projects.  The Production Manager plays a key role in the provision of high-quality, regulatory compliant maintenance activity that satisfies customer needs. 

What you will do:

• Plan and assign labour and equipment resources to support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activity.
• Facilitate the planning of heavy maintenance inspections, including labour assignment, team lead designation, procurement coordination, and tooling/equipment logistics.
• Manage staff and contractor schedules ensuring the efficient deployment of contractors and managing overall costs.
• Manage and approve labour resources in accordance with our Corporate QA Manual.  
• Maintain and enhance a performance-focused culture that is safe, respectful, collaborative, and customer driven while engaging employees and fostering pride in their work. 
• Provide regular coaching on employee work performance, driving continuous skill development for high performance through encouragement and ongoing support.
• Review all work-related documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance to internal and external maintenance requirements, including ensuring corrective actions are correctly documented and adhered to.
• Oversee hangar equipment and the overall work environment maximizing service and availability, including ensuring tooling is appropriate to support planned maintenance activities.
• Anticipate and adjust to operational considerations associated with seasonal weather.

What you bring:

• A College Diploma/University Degree in Aviation or Maintenance
• Licensed AME (M2) with a minimum of ten years’ work experience including hands-on experience within business aviation and working with small to global sized airplanes.

• Ability to forecast time consumption of different maintenance tasks to provide accurate schedule planning while maintaining a flexible approach to unforeseen changes.
• Deep, broad technical aircraft management expertise and thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
• Highly organized individual, able to work in a fast-paced environment with constant change and adapt to different requirements and conditions.
• Comfortable using multiple software and different technological platforms to maintain track and record of maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to successfully lead large teams, influencing, motivating, and engaging people to work together as a cohesive group.
• Skilled in providing feedback, managing conflicts, and having difficult conversations.
• Commitment to our core values of safety, respect, transparency and customer-driven, with behaviours reflecting these values.

Must be able to work from 6 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday while flexible and available to support after-hours needs including occasionally on weekends.

Join us and lets shape the future of aviation together!

Vacancies are posted internally to contribute to a fair and equitable process; all qualified employees are invited to apply through the internal ADP HR Portal. (Some exceptions apply with Human Resources approval.)

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated. We welcome all applicants and encourage individuals who identify with any of the protected grounds under the human rights legislation to apply to any open role.

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices; our hiring and selection process is conducted in accordance with all employment legislation and the Human Rights Code of Canada. If you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process, please advise the recruiter or contact HRchartright.com.

We thank all who apply, however only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted.