Maintenance Planner (MRO)

at  De Havilland

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 1,400 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.
Position Profile
Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning the scheduled maintenance activities within the AMO by identifying the maintenance requirements and translating this information into the work package that includes the Job cads, bill of materials and resources list.

Duties & 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, consumables, rotables and services required to complete the aircraft maintenance and or modification based on the customer requirements and approved data.
• Maintain a framework in the ERP system (Job cards and Part IDs) to control the maintenance tasks and expedite the creation of work packages.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation plans for upcoming projects before the aircraft induction.
• With the needed Subject matter experts, generate the baseline sequencing of the work package into time-phase blocks of work. Provide these time-phased details to Supply Chain for Materials planning and estimating.
• Generate an initial Capacity Plan for executing the project including trade personnel, hangar space, tool, fixtures, equipment, and outside services that will be required. Feed these details into the MRO Master Schedule to coordinate resources across projects.
• 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.
• Develop, publish, and maintain a depiction of the work sequence, milestones, and current status of the project. Ensure high visibility in the shops as well as on electronic dashboards.
• 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.
• Identify scheduled changes related to parts, tools, and engineering and liaise with relevant departments to mitigate or eliminate the impact.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Aviation or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with Aircraft Maintenance and/or operations.
• Aircraft maintenance planning will be considered an asset.
• Experience using MRP / ERP systems.
• 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.

Personality and Attributes

• You must be able to foster a sense of teamwork and excellence in the workplace.
• Able to demonstrate developed interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of individuals from different departments;
• Able to demonstrate ethical behavior, accountability & teamwork
• Pro-active, results-oriented and strive for continuous improvement;
• 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
• Self-starter, highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Maintains and communicates a positive attitude, exercising diplomacy, confidentiality, and good judgement

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks

• 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, consumables, rotables and services required to complete the aircraft maintenance and or modification based on the customer requirements and approved data.
• Maintain a framework in the ERP system (Job cards and Part IDs) to control the maintenance tasks and expedite the creation of work packages.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation plans for upcoming projects before the aircraft induction.
• With the needed Subject matter experts, generate the baseline sequencing of the work package into time-phase blocks of work. Provide these time-phased details to Supply Chain for Materials planning and estimating.
• Generate an initial Capacity Plan for executing the project including trade personnel, hangar space, tool, fixtures, equipment, and outside services that will be required. Feed these details into the MRO Master Schedule to coordinate resources across projects.
• 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.
• Develop, publish, and maintain a depiction of the work sequence, milestones, and current status of the project. Ensure high visibility in the shops as well as on electronic dashboards.
• 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.
• Identify scheduled changes related to parts, tools, and engineering and liaise with relevant departments to mitigate or eliminate the impact