Aircraft Maintenance Manager (C-17)

Job Description
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Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. Global Technical Operations, Field Operations is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Manager to support Canada Operational & Intermediate (O&I) Level Maintenance Augmentation Support Team (MAST) under the United States Government C-17 G3 Sustainment Contract.
Upon contract award the Maintenance Manager will manage aircraft technicians completing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for retrofit, repairs, and modification on the Royal Canadian Air Force CC177 Globemaster III Aircraft at 429 Transport Squadron, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton Ontario.
The Maintenance Manager will report directly to Global Technical Operations Senior Manager in the United Kingdom as part of a larger Field Operations International C-17 Maintenance community. The MAST will be part of the existing C-17 International Field Service Team at CFB Trenton and will report to the Boeing Base Manager for Day to Day on-site operations.
Position Responsibilities:

• You will act as ambassador for Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. at appropriate client organization levels and will be responsible for generating full or elements of, execution solutions in line with the contractual requirements.
• Manage the maintenance operations ensuring that the Customer and organizational procedures and standards are complied with at all times.
• Labour planning, staffing, training, time management, performance management and personal development.
• Ensure timely execution of all maintenance activities ensuring the Customer aircraft is returned to service in a timely manner to the required standard meeting Boeing's and Royal Canadian Air Force Airworthiness requirements.
• Management of cost target and identify cost reduction initiatives within the maintenance environment.
• Meet training requirements for mandatory and non-mandatory training.
• Perform frequent operations reviews with on-site Base Manager, Global Technical Operations Managers and other stakeholders.
• Promote Safety Culture, First Time Quality, FOD Reporting, advising Boeing on-site Manager of any compliance risk/escapes during Maintenance Operations.
• Perform mandatory reporting as required IAW Performance of Work Statement and US GOV Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Work with the Quality/Safety Teams to address occurrences and audit findings in a timely manner.
• Develop and motivate a team of diverse skills, capability, and experience to maximize individual and team performance.
• Be an ambassador for continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Employers will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership."
• Experience of managing and developing teams of people.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force operations and aircraft maintenance practices.
• Must have knowledge and use of project management skills i.e. problem solving, technical skills.
• Experience in managing performance-based aircraft maintenance contracts.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to domestic or international sites, sometimes at short notice.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Must be willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense-related programs with no restrictions.
• Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment.
• Individuals must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods.
• Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance.
• Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.
• 5+ years' experience with Canadian Aviation Regulations and Aircraft Airworthiness Directives
• Department of Defense/Canadian Armed Forces Airworthiness Program
• Canadian CC177 Globemaster III Aircraft Senior Maintenance Manager Course or C-17 Type Course via Air Educational and Training Commend (AETC)
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems
• Canadian High school diploma or recognized equivalency

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Additional Information:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.
The ability to work on a Canadian Government Federal Establishment (CFB Trenton) with no restrictions.
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary pay range - $108,000.00 - $132,000.00 CAD
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government. Requirements to obtain a secret security clearance can be found at:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/information-eng.html#a1.1
To review the Canadian Controlled Goods and Public Service and Procurement Canada requirements please go to the following government pages below:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods/program-requirements/security-assessments-personnel.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods.html
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active or ability to obtain Secret level II security clearance
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.