Maintenance Planner

PAL Technical Services is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, line maintenance, heavy maintenance checks and modifications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.

PAL Technical Services is hiring Maintenance Planners in Winnipeg, MB.

The Aircraft Maintenance Planner will assist the Fleet Planning Manager in the planning and preparation of production schedules that support the overall strategic plan and business objectives for the maintenance department, ensuring organizational effectiveness through goal attainment.

This role also supports other operational departments to ensure schedules and budgets are adhered to, and that problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives are undertaken in a timely manner and in accordance with all aviation regulations and standards.

Duties:

• Create Statements of Work (SOW) based on Customer Request
• Create Work Package based on Statement of Work including task cards, tooling, parts, and consumables
• Process Additional Work Requests (AWRs)
• Request repairs as required by maintenance
• Coordinate with other departments including procurement, quality, and production to support efficient planning process
• Parts research to assist purchasing
• Process Close-out paperwork at the end of a project
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• AME with 2-3 years experience in Aircraft Maintenance
• Experience in either a manufacturing or quality system environment, as well as strong root cause analysis abilities and demonstrated usage of problem-solving tools.
• Able to communicate and interact in a positive, professional manner.
• Able to work on multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
• Strong sense of responsibility, flexibility, ability to work under pressure, extraordinary diligence, solution-oriented way of working.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide progress reports.
• Experience with aircraft systems and documentation.
• Experience in aircraft log control will be considered an asset.
• Must possess problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to organize and plan effectively for the timely completion of assigned tasks.

What we offer:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until March 10, 2025.

PAL Technical Services is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selectd for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

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