JanAero (at CYKF) is a small piston, turbine, light jet aircraft maintenance shop providing services to private and commercial operators, as well as flight schools. We service a variety of different types of aircraft., at our facility and at times off site locations. As such, although we have a regularly set schedule there is an expectation to work some evenings and some weekends on an as-needed basis.
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We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Production & Maintenance Supervisor to lead our hangar shop floor operations. This dual-focused role requires a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) who excels at balancing floor leadership, production scheduling, quality compliance, and hands-on maintenance execution.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in general aviation piston aircraft, paired with practical avionics experience (troubleshooting, harness routing, or system integration) to bridge the gap between our mechanical and avionics departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Production & Floor Management: Oversee daily hangar operations, technician task assignments, job progress, and shop floor workflow to ensure project deadlines and budget targets are met.
- Maintenance Execution & Oversight: Perform and supervise maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications on general aviation piston aircraft in accordance with Transport Canada standards and company MPM.
- Avionics & Mechanical Integration: Act as a key technical liaison between mechanical and avionics jobs, assisting with wiring considerations, panel fitment, and system troubleshooting.
- Quality & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, tool control, and airworthiness standards.
- Resource Allocation: Coordinate shared tooling, hangar space, and cross-departmental labor utilization to maintain peak shop throughput.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Licensing: Valid Transport Canada AME License (Category M1, required; M1/M2 category is a strong asset).
- Piston Experience: Demonstrated hands-on maintenance experience with single and multi-engine piston aircraft.
- Avionics Experience (Not Required, but and Asset): Practical experience with avionics installations, system troubleshooting, harness routing, or avionics/airframe integration.
- Leadership Skills: Proven track record in supervisory, team lead, or production coordination roles within an AMO setting.
- Organizational Skills: Proficiency in job tracking, work order management, and reading technical schematics/blueprints.
