Senior Maintenance Planner

Westerkirk•Calgary, AB

16d

About The Position

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance. Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation. SUMMARY Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Senior Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and providing technical assistance to the scheduled heavy maintenance activities within the AMO.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with Aircraft Maintenance and/or Operations.
Must have experience in Aircraft Maintenance planning.
Experience using MRP/ERP systems (CAMP and IFS).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, aircraft manuals, service bulletins, STCs and ADs.
Experience with technical writing.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint within a MS Windows environment.
Ability to demonstrate developed interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of individuals from different departments.
High attention to detail, responsive and adherent to deadlines; excellent time management, organization, and planning skills with a high ability to adapt to change whilst working under pressure.
Ability to maintain and communicate a positive attitude, exercising diplomacy, confidentiality, and good judgement.

Nice To Haves

Experienced ACA preferred with aircraft type CL215/415, DHC-6, DHC-8, or SD3 Sherpa

Responsibilities

Create and maintain the work package based on defined work scope provided by the customer.
Create and maintain routine work orders and a routine tally listed on the work package.
Create and maintain the list of all materials and services required to complete the aircraft maintenance and/or modification based on the customer requirements and approved data.
Develop and maintain a framework in the ERP system (Job cards and Part IDs) to control the maintenance tasks and expedite the creation of work packages.
Work with the Reliability and Airworthiness team to review and assess any changes required and coordinate the updates with the Records and Compliance team.
Generate the baseline sequencing of the work package into time-phase blocks of work. Provide these time-phased details to Production for Labor and Materials planning and estimating.
Identify risks and propose mitigation plans for upcoming projects before the aircraft induction.
Alter the details of the project as needed to fit the Master Schedule and formally release the work package, update the precedence network as work progresses to dynamically recalculate the critical path, formal closure of the work package at final completion.
Solicit feedback from Technicians, Working Leads, and Crew Chiefs regarding enhancements to be made to the Maintenance Plan. Capture and process lessons learned on task card content, clarity, sequencing, trades required, or durations. Build improvements into the sequence for future use.