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Manager, Flight Operations Forest Protection Limited (FPL) invites applications for the Flight Operations Manager, reporting directlyto theSenior Director of Operationsand working within the FPL Flight Operations department.Join Team FPL supporting aerial operations and wildfire response. This role oversees pilot scheduling, flight planning, and operationallogistics.Youllcoordinateaircraftand crew deployments, manage flight records, support training and compliance, and contribute to safety and business development initiatives. Ideal for someone organized, adaptable and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesOversee the planning and execution of all aerial operational projects.Manage personnel (pilots, air crew andground crew).Manage pilot schedules, flight planning, crew deployments, and maintain operationalrecords and databases in alignment with company procedures.Liaise with clients.Develop and manage a departmental budget and project budgets.Develop and deliver operational training programs.Lead SOP and policy development, assist with flight audits, maintain training records, and contribute to regulatory updates and liaison activities (Transport Canada and other agencies).Promote safety standards, support continuous improvement, and contribute to policy and process development aligned with company growth.Provide briefings to leadership on project progress and performance metrics.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsA successful candidate who possesses a Commercial License or higher is an asset.Experience in a commercial air operation is an asset.Post-secondary education (Aerial Operations, Business Administration, Sciences, or Engineering) is required.5 years in an aviation environment as a pilot, dispatcher, operations coordinator, or air traffic controller.5 years of supervisory experience in a service-based business. Preferably close to or directly related to emergency response.Must have project management experience.CompetenciesDemonstrated knowledge of Canadian aviation regulations.Clear writing style. Capable of writing and editing procedures, operational notices, and training materials in a fast-paced environment.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other large data manipulation software.Strong interpersonal skills. Can communicate clearly and confidently in high-stress and high-paced environments. Can coordinate emergency response training events, or other training classes and events with relative ease.A good understanding of safety requirements as they relate to flight operations. A working knowledge of safety management systems.Demonstrated understanding of crew resource management.About usForest Protection Limited (FPL) is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada, with a rich legacy since 1952 of preserving and protecting forests vital to ecosystems, communities, and economies. As a leader in forest health management, FPL specializes in aerial firefighting and forest management.Learn more about us: www.fpltd.caApply nowPleasesubmityour resume byFebruary 28, 2026, for considerationhere.Resumes should be chronological, listing education and employment by month and year, including part-time and full-time roles.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process,please contact Jeanette Garland, Human ResourcesManager,[email protected] to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.