Role Overview
VMO Aerospace Inc. is hiring a mid-level Operations Shop Manager. This is a full-time role in CA. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Overview
We are looking for a heavy-hitting, highly experienced Structures Shop Supervisor (AME-S) who knows the difference between a textbook repair and real-world floor execution.
This isn't a desk job. You will be the technical backbone and floor leader of our structural repair department. You’ll bridge the gap between upper management and a team of technicians and apprentices, driving a progressive, fast-paced hangar environment where precision sheet metal work, advanced composites, and uncompromising safety connect. If you thrive under tight AOG deadlines and are passionate about passing the torch to the next generation of techs, this leadership role is yours.
What You’ll Own (Responsibilities)
- Hangar Flow & WIP Management: Own the floor. Set daily priorities, manage manpower, and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) to validate hours, map timelines, and keep projects tracking on budget without cutting corners.
- Airworthiness & Quality Control: Serve as the final gatekeeper for quality. Perform in-progress inspections and ensure all sheet metal fabrication, skin patches, doublers, and composite layups flawlessly adhere to TCCA regulations, SRMs, and engineering data.
- Apprentice Logbook Mentorship: Lead by example. Conduct OJT (On-the-Job Training), track apprentice logbooks, and systematically build their skill sets to confidently pass their TCCA AME CARs licensing exams.
- Technical Go-To Expert: Act as the shop’s subject matter expert to troubleshoot complex structural issues, major mods, and advanced composite challenges. Grab your tools and assist with the heavy lifting alongside the crew when required.
- Scope Changes & Cross-Department Logistics: Identify secondary structural or corrosion damage exposed during teardowns. Clearly communicate scope changes to the Operations Manager and the customer. Coordinate with Stores and Planning to ensure hardware, raw materials, and components are ordered and tracked.
- Shop Morale & Asset Control: Enforce tool control, FOD prevention, and keep an immaculate, organized facility. More importantly, build a supportive floor culture rooted in trust, strong communication, and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Deep Technical Tenure: 10+ years of extensive, hands-on experience in Aircraft Structural Repair, with proven mastery in both aerospace sheet metal and advanced composite disciplines.
- License Preference: An active Transport Canada AME-S License is highly preferred.
- Battle-Tested Leadership: Proven track record running an aviation structure shop, MRO floor, or manufacturing line. You know how to motivate a crew and manage variable shifts.
- AOG Composure: The ability to keep a cool head, make decisive technical calls, and deliver complex modifications safely under tight turnaround constraints.
- Material & Tool Mastery: Deep familiarity with pneumatic tools, specialized riveting equipment, vacuum bagging/curing processes, and high-tolerance measuring instruments.
Benefits & Culture:
- Competitive Pay: CA$55.00 – CA$75.00/hour with opportunities for overtime.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Dental and Extended Health Care package.
- Work Environment: Modern, safety-centric facility with on-site parking and a casual dress code (company-branded gear provided)
- A progressive, collaborative culture that respects the technical trade and actively invests in well-being and professional growth.
Pay: $55.00-$75.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Operations Shop Manager position at VMO Aerospace Inc.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to VMO Aerospace Inc.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Operations Shop Manager position at VMO Aerospace Inc. located?
This position is based in CA. VMO Aerospace Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Operations Shop Manager at VMO Aerospace Inc. earn?
VMO Aerospace Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Operations Shop Manager role at VMO Aerospace Inc. posted?
This role was posted on June 3, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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