Senior Maintenance Manager

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Maintenance Manager leads the execution of maintenance activities supporting all Canadian Programs across all Canadian bases and deployed environments. 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.

The 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.

Maintenance Operations

• Provide leadership and guidance to the maintenance organization and supporting functions, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Provide functional oversight of Base Leads and deployed maintenance personnel.
• Accountable for ensuring the maintenance execution aligns with the flying operation schedule
• Manage the execution of the Fleet Management Plan (FMP) for the 0-18 month timeframe.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure availability of necessary resources and fleet readiness.
• Collaborate with MCC on manpower planning, maintenance scheduling, and qualification coverage.
• Ensure training requirements are met to maintain regulatory and operational readiness.
• Ensure deployed maintenance teams are properly staffed, qualified, and equipped.
• Provide clear operational updates and issue resolution recommendations to the Sr DOM.
• Promote a strong safety culture, operational discipline, and professional standards across the maintenance organization.

Compliance & Airworthiness

• Liaise with the PRM to ensure compliance and to maintain good standing of the AMO with Transport Canada and the Canadian Department of National Defense.
• Execute maintenance responsibilities delegated by the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM).
• Identify, escalate, and support resolution of airworthiness, safety, or compliance concerns.
• Support reliability monitoring and corrective actions for recurring maintenance issues.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Provide mentorship and guidance to direct reports in all aspects of their roles.
• Monitor workforce needs and ensure appropriate staffing throughout the maintenance organization.
• Manage financial and operational resources as assigned.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports, annual performance reviews, and manage other employee relations matters as required.
• Work with other departments and leadership on company-wide initiatives.
• Support policy development, organizational strategy, and key business decisions.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience with aircraft maintenance overseeing both line and heavy maintenance execution (military or civil)
• Minimum seven (7) years of leadership experience in a similar role
• Strong leadership skills in a dynamic high tempo environment
• Strong communicator who disseminates and obtains information with discretion professionalism and diplomacy.
• Knowledge 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.
• General knowledge of business operations, local legislation, financial statements, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Project Management, an asset
• Good Customer Service Skills
• Fluent in English. French an asset.
• Computer Literate
• Bachelor degree in Engineering, an asset
• Valid Transport Canada AME M1 and/or M2 License, an asset

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Sr DOM.

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel required

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities:

Supervising, approving timesheets, and vacation requests for:

• Base leads

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:

You will have the following responsibilities in order to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program:

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Position requires Controlled Goods Clearance and Level 2 Secret Clearance

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