09 Nov
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Aeropol Aviation Services
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Mississauga
09 Nov
Aeropol Aviation Services
Mississauga
Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) / Director of Maintenance (DOM)
Aircraft Component and Landing Gear MRO
Company: Aeropol Aviation Services Corporation
Reports to: President (Accountable Executive)
Vacancy status: Existing vacancy — recruitment of a successor to the current PRM, with a planned handover.
About Aeropol
Aeropol Aviation Services Corporation is a Canadian-owned Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) specializing in aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Located near Toronto Pearson International Airport, Aeropol supports commercial, regional, and military aviation customers through capabilities in hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and fuel systems, landing gear, and related specialized services.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced aviation maintenance leader to join our management team as Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) / Director of Maintenance (DOM).
Reporting directly to the President, the PRM will lead Aeropol’s maintenance and production operations while fulfilling the regulatory responsibilities of the designated PRM. This role combines technical oversight, people management, operational planning, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will provide clear direction to production management, department supervisors, and technical personnel; maintain an active presence in the shop; and ensure that maintenance activities are properly planned, resourced, performed, and documented. You will play a central role in strengthening team performance, improving delivery reliability, and supporting the continued development of Aeropol’s maintenance capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance and Technical Oversight
- Serve as Aeropol’s designated PRM in accordance with applicable Transport Canada requirements.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Aeropol’s Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM), applicable supplements, and the organization’s approved scope of work.
- Ensure personnel use current, applicable maintenance data and follow established inspection, repair, overhaul, testing, and release procedures.
- Oversee controls for maintenance records, parts traceability, personnel authorizations, and maintenance release documentation, including TCCA Form One where applicable.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to maintain an effective quality program, investigate findings, implement corrective actions, and ensure their effectiveness is verified while preserving audit independence.
- Act as a principal maintenance contact for Transport Canada and support regulatory and customer audits. Report systemic deficiencies and corrective actions to the Accountable Executive.
Maintenance and Production Leadership
- Lead and support production management, department supervisors, and technical teams, establishing explicit priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
- Oversee workload planning, labour allocation, work in progress,
and production schedules to ensure work progresses efficiently through the shop.
- Identify and resolve technical, material, staffing, and workflow constraints that affect maintenance performance and delivery commitments.
- Monitor and improve turnaround time, on-time delivery, and productivity, and reduce rework while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Sales to align work scope, material availability, technical requirements, and customer expectations.
- Provide the President with clear reporting on operational performance, resource needs, significant issues, and improvement priorities.
People, Resources, and Capability Development
- Develop supervisors and technical personnel through coaching, training, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
- Ensure personnel are competent, appropriately trained, and authorized for their assigned responsibilities.
- Ensure maintenance activities are supported by suitable staffing, facilities, tooling, calibrated equipment, and technical data; identify resource gaps and work with senior management to address them.
- Support the introduction of new maintenance capabilities, ensuring the necessary technical data, personnel, equipment, procedures, and approvals are in place before work begins.
- Promote a workplace culture built on safety, accountability, open reporting, and pride in workmanship.
Qualifications and Experience
- Meet the applicable Transport Canada eligibility and knowledge requirements to serve as PRM for Aeropol’s AMO.
- At least six years of experience performing or directly s
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