Avionics Manager

Job summary

The Avionics Manager oversees the operation and control of the avionics shop, ensuring all maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. They are responsible for supervising staff, managing inventory, and supporting the company's Safety Management System.

Job details

Position Title: Avionics Manager Location: Winnipeg, MB Status: Full Time Start Date: Immediately Who We Are! Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team! Want to learn more? Visit www.calmair.com. About the Opportunity Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family. The sky is the limit! What You'll Get to Do Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Avionics Manager is responsible for the operation and control of the Avionics shop and all its programs and procedures. They will be hands-on providing supervision and ensuring accuracy of maintenance activities being carried out with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. Operations: Responsible for control of the Avionics Shop and procedures Instructing subordinates in company policies, working methods, safe working practices, maintenance procedures and follow-up to ensure compliance with orders regulations and conformity to standards Maintaining a close liaison with the Director of Maintenance, regarding scheduled maintenance for Avionics Submitting reports to the Vice President Maintenance regarding the degree of efficiency and working conditions within the Avionics Shop Studying material and component requirements and arranging for adequate inventories of stocks, spares, equipment, tools, etc., to meet varying demands of the Avionics Shop Assisting with and supporting all policies and procedures in regard to the Calm Air SMS Program, as outlined in the Safety Management Manual, CAV-1001 Follow all procedures necessary for maintenance or repairs to the aircraft and equipment Ensure all work carried out is properly documented in accordance with the Procedures manual Provide the appropriate ACA release as required Provide oversite and assist with repair/calibration of Avionics components Must always comply with all safety regulations Maintain all Calm Air assigned training required within job role Ensure that all items of work are listed, recorded, and signed out on the appropriate work card Perform work procedures, while ensuring that approved methods and materials are used in a safe, efficient, and economical manner Maintain a clean and safe work environment Other duties as assigned Financial: Monitor overtime bi-weekly and report on reasons for overtime Adhere to all financial internal controls Assist with monitoring department manpower to ensure within budget and seek approval for replacement/increase Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis within your department Safety & Leadership: Change management leader – execute change while supporting employees through communication, listening and actioning Strong leadership skills (coaching, mentoring, influencer) Actively support the safety management system by following SMS processes and encouraging a safety reporting culture in your department Promote occupational health and safety within your department, and participate in the development and monitoring of safety training Proactively communicate hazards and SMS initiatives with your department Embark on employment equity initiatives Engaging with all employees to promote employment equity and encouraging employees to undertake the self-declaration survey updating as necessary All levels of the organization share responsibility for human rights within the organization Overseeing and promoting continuous improvement on human rights and employment equity initiatives Managers, Supervisors and Leads – have been delegated the authority and are responsible to the Department Head to actively identify hazards and deficiencies and report through the SMS (Safety Management System) Program reporting system. Communicate with all personnel within their respective department and other departments as required to maintain effective day to day activities. Ensure regulatory and company standards are maintained. Assist in the development and maintenance of company processes and procedures. (Quality Assurance activities) Carry out their duties safely within regulatory and company standards, policies, processes, and procedures as trained. Use safety equipment (tools, Proper Protective Equipment etc.) as provided. Actively identify and report hazards and deficiencies (when in doubt report). Assist in development of company processes and procedures as required. Skills & Experience We Value High school diploma or general education degree (GED) an asset Candidates must be graduates of an accredited aviation program Must provide proof of valid Transport Canada issued AME–E license Endorsements on ATR, Boeing, Airbus considered an asset Basic Computer skills (word, excel, office) Knowledge of an airline’s operations an asset Ability to prioritize tasks Must be able to work independently or in a team setting Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure Possess a valid driver’s license Ability to lift 75lbs Must be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance qualification Travel is required Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun language considered an asset Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries The Benefits of Joining Our Team Along with being one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, we are proud to provide a cooperative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package, Calm Air provides exceptional benefits which include: Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period Entitled to three weeks vacation Airline travel and freight privileges Corporate and family events And more! If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us! At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage all members of a designated group or those requiring accessibility support to self-declare when applying. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the application process by emailing recruitment@calmair.com. Please submit a resume in confidence by October 16, 2026. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Avionics Manager oversees the operation and control of the avionics shop, ensuring all maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. They are responsible for supervising staff, managing inventory, and supporting the company's Safety Management System.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Transport Canada issued AME-E license and be graduates of an accredited aviation program. The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to lift 75lbs, and the capacity to obtain an Enhanced Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Registered Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan
• Dental coverage
• Three weeks vacation
• Airline travel privileges
• Freight privileges
• Corporate and family events

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Avionics maintenance
• Team leadership
• Safety management systems
• Regulatory compliance
• Change management
• Inventory management
• Technical documentation
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Quality assurance
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Aviation safety
• Calibration
• Repair
• Employment Equity
• Productivity Improvement
• Lifting Ability
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Avionics
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Change Management
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cost Reduction
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Safety Training
• Stocks (Inventory)
• Security Clearance
• Instructing
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Logistics
• Avionics Manager
• Aviation / Aircraft Inspector
• Air Traffic Safety Electronics Technicians
• Aviation Inspectors
• Transportation Inspectors