Supervisor Base Maintenance

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Heli-One is the leader in rotor wing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) with decades of expertise supporting a wide range of helicopters. Our global support network includes base maintenance; line maintenance; component and engine repair and overhaul; and Engineering and Design within our 500,000 square feet of international facilities in Vancouver, Canada; Stavanger, Norway; and Rzeszow, Poland.

 

Heli-One Canada is seeking a Base Maintenance Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day helicopter maintenance operations at our Vancouver Airport (YVR) facility.

 

In this key leadership role, you will oversee day‑to‑day helicopter maintenance activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations at the maintenance base. This position provides leadership to Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and support staff, ensures all maintenance is performed in accordance with regulatory requirements, and supports on-time aircraft delivery.

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to AMEs, apprentices, and maintenance support personnel.
• Assign daily tasks, manage workloads, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, effectively, on schedule, and on budget.
• Foster a positive safety culture and collaborative team environment.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.

 

Maintenance Operations

• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee routine, unscheduled, and heavy maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with Transport Canada regulations, company MPM, and manufacturer maintenance instructions.
• Review and sign off maintenance documentation where authorized.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and avionics issues and support resolution of recurring defects.

 

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of aircraft technical records, logbook entries, and work packages.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement processes.

 

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Promote and enforce adherence to the Safety Management System (SMS) and company safety policies.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and participate in hazard identification and reporting.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

 

Resource & Inventory Management

• Coordinate with Materials/Stores to ensure availability of parts, tools, and consumables.
• Monitor equipment calibration, tooling requirements, and hangar resource planning.
• Support maintenance planning and forecasting for upcoming inspections and aircraft events.

 

Communication & Coordination

• Liaise with Customers, Planning, Safety and Compliance, OEMs and other departments.
• Provide daily progress updates and participate in operational meetings.
• Communicate maintenance status, delays, or issues affecting schedules.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Valid Transport Canada AME License (M1, M2, or both).
• Minimum 5–7 years of helicopter maintenance experience; supervisory or lead hand experience preferred.
• Experience with [Sikorsky S92, Airbus Helicopters 225, and 332, AW139, and Bell 412] is considered an asset.

 

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada CARs, OEM manuals, and aircraft technical documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Proficient with maintenance tracking systems (AMOS).

 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as required.
• Ability to travel as required for customer meetings, aircraft surveys, lead MRT teams.
• Physically able to perform maintenance duties in a hangar or field environment.
• Must meet company security clearance and background check requirements.

 

Key Competencies

• Safety‑Focused Leadership
• Technical Expertise
• Accountability & Ownership
• Team Building & Mentorship
• Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making
• Communication & Collaboration

 

 

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

 

The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal history and employment verification. Information collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

 

 

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

 

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.

 

 

Recruitment Agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

 

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.