DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

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DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE CAMBRIDGE, ON | FULL-TIME Apply Now A Leadership Role at the Centre of Safe, Reliable Aircraft Operations Flightpath is a trusted provider of aircraft management, charter, maintenance coordination, and owner services, supporting a diverse fleet of Canadian and United States registered aircraft. Our reputation is built on safety, professionalism, personalized service, and long-term client relationships. Reporting to the President, the Director of Maintenance serves as Flightpath’s principal technical authority, providing strategic leadership for the organization’s maintenance and continuing airworthiness programs. Working closely with Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs), aircraft owners, and internal stakeholders, you’ll help ensure our fleet remains safe, compliant, reliable, and operationally ready while supporting the continued growth of the organization. We value technical expertise, sound judgement, and collaborative leadership. If you’re an experienced aviation maintenance leader looking to broaden your impact or take the next step in your leadership career, we encourage you to apply. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the organization’s maintenance and continuing airworthiness programs for Canadian and United States registered aircraft. Establish maintenance strategies that maximize fleet availability, reliability, and operational readiness. Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, FAA, manufacturer, and company requirements while maintaining the integrity of aircraft maintenance records and maintenance documentation. Develop, draft, update, and maintain maintenance manuals, technical procedures, control documents, and related operational documentation to reflect regulatory requirements and evolving organizational practices. Conduct the organization’s final technical review and acceptance of maintenance documentation received from third-party Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) and technical service providers, ensuring records are accurate, complete, compliant, and supported by the required technical and regulatory documentation while coordinating the timely resolution of any deficiencies, technical discrepancies, or regulatory concerns prior to acceptance into the organization’s maintenance records. Provide technical leadership during significant maintenance events, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations, regulatory audits, inspections, operational risk assessments, and maintenance quality assurance activities, including technical review of findings and corrective action planning to support ongoing regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. Develop strong partnerships with Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs), OEMs, technical vendors, and regulatory authorities to deliver safe, responsive, and cost-effective maintenance services. Act as a trusted technical advisor to aircraft owners and executive leadership by providing practical recommendations on maintenance planning, lifecycle decisions, technical risk, and major maintenance events. Support aircraft acquisitions, transitions, pre-purchase inspections, major modifications, and aircraft onboarding activities by providing technical expertise and maintenance due diligence. Partner with Flight Operations, Dispatch, Owner Services, Finance, Safety, and Charter Operations to support exceptional operational performance and client service. Manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, vendor performance, and major maintenance expenditures while identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term fleet value. Prepare clear, accurate, and decision-ready technical reports, maintenance recommendations, audit responses, executive briefings, and aircraft owner communications. Champion a proactive culture of safety, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while serving as a trusted technical leader across the organization. YOUR EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence or equivalent aviation maintenance qualification; a Canadian AME licence is strongly preferred. Progressive leadership experience in aircraft maintenance, continuing airworthiness, maintenance control, technical services, or a comparable oversight role within business or commercial aviation, with demonstrated success leading technical teams, programs, or maintenance operations. Strong knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), with experience supporting United States registered aircraft and FAA regulatory requirements considered a significant asset. Experience overseeing outsourced maintenance activities and working closely with AMOs, OEMs, specialized vendors, and independent technical providers. Demonstrated success supporting or leading fleet maintenance programs, technical records, regulatory audits, complex maintenance events, and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations. Experience reviewing and validating maintenance documentation produced by external providers, with a strong understanding of records integrity, regulatory compliance, technical acceptance, and documentation control. Experience identifying and resolving incomplete, inaccurate or non-compliant maintenance documentation, while working collaboratively with third-party maintenance providers. Experience supporting aviation quality assurance, audits, compliance monitoring, corrective actions and the development of maintenance technical manuals, procedures, and regulatory documentation. Sound financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, work scope evaluation, invoice review, and lifecycle cost management. Strategic thinking and sound technical judgement. Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance, continuing airworthiness, and regulatory compliance, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Demonstrated ability to build credibility and foster trusted relationships with aircraft owners, regulatory authorities, maintenance providers, and internal stakeholders through a collaborative, service-oriented approach. Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear business recommendations and make informed decisions in time-sensitive operational environments. A commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional owner experience. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and aviation technology platforms, including aircraft maintenance tracking, maintenance records, document management, and reporting systems. Experience with maintenance management software such as CAMP or similar platforms is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, digital workflows, and aviation maintenance systems to improve operational performance, documentation integrity, regulatory compliance, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. THE OPPORTUNITY AT FLIGHTPATH If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact within a growing business aviation organization, we welcome your application. At Flightpath, we are committed to building a workplace founded on professionalism, respect, collaboration, and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team, foster innovation, and enhance the exceptional service we provide to our clients. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Equal Opportunity Employer Flightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Flightpath is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Ready to Join Flightpath? Ready to take the next step in your aviation maintenance career? Join Flightpath as our Director of Maintenance and help lead the safe, reliable operation of our growing fleet. Apply Now Frequently Asked Questions 1. What type of fleet will the Director of Maintenance support? Our Director of Maintenance provides technical leadership and oversight across our diverse fleet of Canadian- and U.S.-registered business aircraft, ranging from turboprops and light jets to mid-size, super-mid-size, heavy, and ultra-long-range aircraft. Our fleet represents leading manufacturers including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Embraer, Dassault, Cessna, Beechcraft, and Pilatus, providing the opportunity to work across a broad range of aircraft, maintenance programs, technical requirements, and owner needs. 2. Does Flightpath perform aircraft maintenance internally? Maintenance is primarily performed through a network of Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs), OEMs, and specialized technical service providers. The Director of Maintenance provides oversight of these relationships and is responsible for maintenance planning, continuing airworthiness, technical coordination, and the organization’s final technical review and acceptance of maintenance documentation provided by third-party maintenance partners. 3. Is this a hands-on maintenance position or a leadership role? This is primarily a strategic and technical leadership role rather than a hands-on aircraft maintenance position. The Director serves as a senior technical authority and works closely with aircraft owners, Flight Operations, Safety, Dispatch, Finance, Charter Operations, regulators, and external maintenance partners. The role remains closely connected to day-to-day aircraft operations, particularly during major maintenance events, AOG situations, inspections, audits, and other time-sensitive technical matters. 4. Where is this position based? This position is based primarily on-site at our head office in Cambridge, Ontario. Given the operational nature of the role, the Director of Maintenance will work closely with internal teams and be available to respond to aircraft maintenance requirements, significant maintenance events, AOG situations, regulatory matters, and aircraft owner needs. Travel to aircraft locations, maintenance facilities, and service providers may be required based on operational needs.