Maintenance Planner

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian aircraft support organization is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate daily operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The role requires strong organizational skills, a relevant degree or AME license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a global aviation group.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Work-life balance

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in maintenance planning or aviation operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Flexibility to adapt work schedule according to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance operations and workforce availability.
• Prepare daily manpower rosters and oversee work package distribution.
• Track work progress and maintain accurate records of man-hours.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

AME license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Planner – Aviation (YYZ)

Permanent | Full-Time

Location: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 06:30 – 15:00

TARCG is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Canadian aircraft support organization with over 30 years of experience in line maintenance operations. As a subsidiary of a global MRO group within one of the world’s largest ACMI providers, this organization operates across multiple key Canadian airports, supporting a wide variety of domestic and international carriers.

To support their growing team in Toronto, we are now seeking a highly organized and proactive Maintenance Planner to coordinate daily maintenance operations and ensure smooth, compliant workflow across multiple airport stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily flight schedules and coordinate workforce availability to ensure sufficient coverage.
• Consolidate and monitor operational data across all stations.
• Prepare daily manpower rosters and oversee work package distribution.
• Administer customer work orders, including preparation, issuance, and tracking.
• Review work orders to assess man-hour requirements, tooling, and materials needed.
• Track work progress and maintain accurate records of man-hours.
• Complete and submit detailed production planning reports.
• Scan, file, and manage documentation in compliance with Transport Canada regulations.
• Audit completed paperwork and work packages daily, identifying errors and reporting trends to management.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal workflow processes.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance planning or similar aviation operations role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or possession of an AME license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and attention to detail.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt work schedule according to operational needs.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new planning software.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and clients.
• YYZ RAIC and AVOP considered strong assets.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and pension plan.
• Full-time, day-shift role offering work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement within a global aviation group.
• A collaborative, fast-paced work environment where your contributions are valued.

If you're detail-oriented, driven, and ready to take on a key support role in a leading aviation organization, TARCG invites you to apply now and take your planning career to new heights.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please send your updated resume to Vicki Senner at [e-mail]

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