Ornge Careers

DIRECTOR, MAINTENANCE

Reference #2026-26

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

At Ornge, every minute matters — and so does every aircraft.

We’re looking for a bold, highly experienced Director, Maintenance who brings exceptional leadership skills and thrives in complex, high‑stakes environments. You are someone who can inspire, develop, and lead a team of highly skilled aviation professionals while bringing a modern, forward‑thinking approach to safety, compliance, and maintenance excellence.

As the senior authority responsible for the continued airworthiness of our fleet and designated Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) under Transport Canada regulations, you will shape, oversee, and elevate the entire maintenance program that keeps Ornge’s air ambulance aircraft mission‑ready 24/7.

This is your opportunity to lead with purpose: ensuring our aircraft are maintained to the highest standard of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance so our crews can respond when patients need us most.

We’re looking for a decisive operator who gets things done, inspires technical excellence, and embraces innovation in an industry where safety and precision are everything. If you bring deep AME credentials, authoritative knowledge of CARs, and the drive to modernize and continuously improve maintenance operations, this role puts you at the centre of a mission that saves lives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as Ornge’s designated Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM), ensuring full compliance with Transport Canada regulations and maintaining the continued airworthiness of all Ornge‑operated aircraft.
• Oversee the development, direction, and implementation of maintenance and inspection standards, procedures, and methods to meet or exceed regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Develop and execute preventative and corrective maintenance strategies to ensure aircraft reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by modernizing maintenance processes, leveraging technology, and identifying automation opportunities to enhance serviceability and data accuracy.
• Manage operational and financial planning for the maintenance department, including budgeting, resource forecasting, and cost‑efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure all quality assurance standards, technical records, manuals, and reference materials remain current and compliant.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to Chief Engineers, Managers, and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of high performance, safety, and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Transport Canada, maintenance providers, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Drive strategic planning and program evaluation, presenting updates and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board when required.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure maintenance programs continue evolving with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and organizational strategy.

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary education or equivalent technical training in aviation maintenance operations and/or business (required)
• Degree or diploma in Aviation Management or Engineering (preferred)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• 10+ years of aviation maintenance experience
• Experience in a Manager or Director role within a large, complex organization (preferred)
• Experience working in a unionized environment (preferred)
• Previous experience as PRM or Quality Assurance Manager for a Transport Canada 703/704/705 operator (preferred)
• Experience with rotor or turbine aircraft operations (preferred)
• Must meet all standards required by Transport Canada to be appointed as Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to Transport Canada standards (preferred)
• Expertise with aviation maintenance and materials management systems (e.g., Ramco Aviation Suite)
• Proficiency with MS Office for reporting, analysis, planning, and project documentation

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at four weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.