We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide leadership and oversight of day-to-day operations within a growing aerospace and aviation organization. The Operations Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing activities across aircraft maintenance, aircraft modification, engineering, manufacturing, production, quality, and project operations. This is a senior, hands‑on management position requiring strong leadership, technical understanding, project management, and the ability to coordinate multiple departments to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Senior Management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

Lead and manage daily operational activities across the organization. Develop and manage operational schedules, priorities, manpower requirements, and resources. Coordinate aircraft maintenance, modification, manufacturing, and production activities. Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency. Manage operational priorities across multiple projects simultaneously. Ensure adequate manpower, tooling, equipment, materials, and facilities are available to meet project requirements. Identify and resolve operational issues that could affect project schedules, costs, quality, or customer commitments. Develop and implement processes to improve operational efficiency and turnaround times. Work closely with the Engineering Department to coordinate aircraft modification, design, certification, and technical projects.



Coordinate engineering requirements with maintenance, production, and operational schedules. Ensure engineering requirements, drawings, technical data, work instructions, and approved modifications are properly communicated to operational teams. Support engineering and certification teams in managing project timelines and technical deliverables. Coordinate engineering resources and priorities with customer and operational requirements. Ensure engineering solutions and approved technical data are properly incorporated into aircraft maintenance and modification activities. Identify engineering issues that may affect project schedules, costs, resources, or aircraft delivery. Facilitate communication between Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and senior management. Support the development and improvement of engineering and operational processes. Assist senior management in planning future engineering capabilities and operational capacity. Aircraft Maintenance & Modification

Oversee aircraft maintenance and modification activities from planning through completion. Coordinate aircraft induction, work packages, maintenance activities, installations, inspections, testing, and completion. Ensure maintenance and modification work is completed in accordance with approved technical data and company procedures. Work with Engineering and Quality to resolve technical and operational issues.



Monitor aircraft turnaround times and project completion schedules. Ensure appropriate documentation and technical records are completed accurately. Lead and manage technicians, AMEs, engineers, production personnel, and other operational staff. Develop a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork. Support recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and employee development. Establish clear expectations for productivity, quality, safety, and performance. Monitor employee performance and address operational or performance issues. Ensure employees have the appropriate tools, training, equipment, and resources to perform their duties. Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure operations comply with applicable Transport Canada regulations, company procedures, approved data, and customer requirements. Work closely with Quality and Regulatory personnel to maintain compliance. Support internal and external audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective actions. Promote a robust safety and quality culture throughout the organization. Ensure maintenance, engineering, and production documentation is completed accurately and maintained appropriately. Ensure employees understand and follow applicable regulatory and company requirements. Project Management

Work with Engineering, Operations, and Senior Management to establish project schedules, manpower requirements, and operational plans. Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, delays, and resource requirements. Identify potential project issues before they affect delivery. Support project budgeting, manpower forecasting, and resource planning. Ensure customer commitments and project milestones are achieve

📌 Operations Manager (Gravenhurst)
🏢 VHR Global Technical Recruitment
📍 Gravenhurst