Manager, Maintenance Operations

Morningstar Air Express Inc. is seeking a Manager, Maintenance Operations to join the Maintenance Department, headquartered at the Edmonton International Airport. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, this position is responsible for the oversight of the Maintenance Operations Control team, Maintenance bases and technical dispatch of our fleet consisting of Boeing 757, Aerospatiale ATR, SkyCourier 408 and Cessna C208 aircraft.

We are an industry leading provider of specialized air cargo services operated on behalf of FedEx Canada. With a head office in Edmonton, we also have bases across Canada. We pride ourselves on being a highly professional air carrier that integrates safety in all we do. With years of experience operating in a fast-paced courier environment, we operate with a safety-driven customer service focus which allows us to excel in terms of both our safety and on-time performance metrics.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Comply with the company safety policies and procedures found in the SMS manual and OH&S Manual.


• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the continuous improvement of safety and security, as well as to the principles of quality assurance and sound aircraft maintenance practices.
  


• Ensure that control is maintained over all aspects of Maintenance Planning and Control. 


• Ensure daily maintenance aircraft activities are managed and communicated to the Director of Maintenance, General Manager and Morningstar’s customers. 


• Ensure technical dispatch of the aircraft is achieved daily. 


• Ensure appropriate communication between Bases, Maintenance Operations Control, and Company stakeholders; keeping appropriate departments apprised of aircraft status. 


• Ensure adequate manpower resources are available within the Maintenance Operations Control/Planning department; reviewing and approving department absenteeism (vacation, training, meetings, etc.).


• Assist the Director of Maintenance in amendments to company documents, development of the annual budget and any other items related to the maintenance operation. 


• Ensure Manufacturers Maintenance Planning Documents are reviewed and incorporated into the appropriate maintenance programs. 


• Ensure conference calls related to aircraft ex. ATR, Boeing, Cessna are managed. 


• Assist Technical Records with documentation/records concerns. 


• Represent Maintenance Operations at the Company morning operations meetings. 


• Ensure any duties assigned to Maintenance Operations Control are completed in a timely manner. 


• Ensure production representatives are appointed for heavy and special maintenance visits.


• Assume the duties of the Director of Maintenance for up to 30 days in his absence. 


• Participate as a member of the Aircraft Reliability Committee. 

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;


• Proven supervisory/management experience;


• Strong organizational and time management abilities:


• Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 license required;


• Type rated on Boeing B757 and Aerospatiale ATR. Experience on Cessna C208 aircraft beneficial;


• Must either possess or be able to obtain Transport Canada security clearance.

Morningstar invests in its employees with a strong commitment to training and development. We are proud of our employee retention. The company offers a competitive total compensation package including a generous company matched group RRSP program and an industry leading benefits program consisting of: 

• 3 weeks of vacation for all new employees


• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage


• Life Insurance


• Short/Long Term Disability


• Family Assistance Program


• Health Care Spending Account


• Lifestyle Spending Account


• Access to a number of travel and retail industry discounts. 

We are committed to attracting and retaining diverse employees. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming and promotes diversity of thought, inclusivity and equity. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. 

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Edmonton area.  Please note that this posting closes on MAY 23, 2025.