Aircraft Maintenance Planner

PAL Technical Services , is a leader in full-service aircraft maintenance from modifying a wide range of aircraft, to line maintenance, and maintenance, repair and overhaul services. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets. PAL Technical Services manages all aircraft maintenance activities within the PAL Group of Companies, including PAL Airlines. We offer dynamic and diverse career opportunities at our Canadian and international bases.

PAL Airlines is also proud to be an Air Canada Express carrier, partnering with Air Canada to support and strengthen regional air service across Eastern Canada. Since our first Air Canada Express flight in 2023, our partnership has continued to grow, expanding our fleet and our role in connecting communities throughout Eastern Canada. This collaboration creates exciting opportunities for our team by serving more passengers and reaching more markets across Eastern Canada.

We are currently seeking qualified applicants for an Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join our growing crew of dedicated aviation professionals supporting Air Canada Express operated by PAL Airlines maintenance operations in St. John's, NL.

The Aircraft Maintenance Planner will assist 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 & Responsibilities:

• Create Daily Work Packages for Line Maintenance based on due times and Operational Flight Schedule
• Ensure parts, tooling, etc. are available to Production staff to complete required scheduled maintenance
• Create and distribute the accurate maintenance production planning documents
• Coordinate with other departments including Operations, procurement, quality, and production to support efficient planning process
• Parts research to assist purchasing
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience in aviation, particularly line maintenance and/or planning 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.

Why work for PAL Technical Services?

PAL Group of Companies values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package.

The Perks of being one of our PALs:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines
• Industry discounts
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension Plan with Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for travel, enjoy meeting with people and take pride and ownership in what you do, then you're the person we are looking for!

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 selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

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