Maintenance Planner (MRO)

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Calgary is seeking a Maintenance Planner to oversee scheduled maintenance activities. The role involves creating work packages, managing resources, and collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Aviation and relevant experience in maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in aircraft maintenance or operations.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance planning is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain work packages based on customer-defined work scope.
• Develop and manage routine work orders and associated tally lists.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to generate baseline sequencing of work packages.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Degree or diploma in Aviation

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a renowned name in the aerospace industry, recognized globally for its contributions to aviation, commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC employs approximately 1,400 staff across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and international markets.

Founded in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a storied history of developing iconic aircraft suited for diverse roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—known for durability, versatility, and performance.

Today, DHC is a comprehensive aerospace company involved in design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, supported by skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Position Profile

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning scheduled maintenance activities within the AMO. This involves identifying maintenance requirements and translating them into work packages, including Job cards, bill of materials, and resource lists.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain work packages based on customer-defined work scope.
2. Develop and manage routine work orders and associated tally lists.
3. Compile materials, consumables, rotables, and services needed for aircraft maintenance or modifications per customer requirements and data.
4. Maintain ERP system frameworks (Job cards, Part IDs) to control tasks and streamline work package creation.
5. Identify risks and develop mitigation plans prior to aircraft induction.
6. Collaborate with subject matter experts to generate baseline sequencing of work packages into time-phase blocks, providing details to Supply Chain for planning.
7. Create initial capacity plans covering personnel, hangar space, tools, fixtures, and outside services; integrate these into the MRO Master Schedule.
8. Adjust project details as needed to align with the Master Schedule, formally release work packages, update precedence networks, and close work packages upon completion.
9. Develop and share visual depictions of work sequences, milestones, and project status, ensuring high visibility in shops and digital dashboards.
10. Gather feedback from technicians and leads to improve maintenance plans, capturing lessons learned for future enhancements.
11. Coordinate with relevant departments to manage changes related to parts, tools, and engineering that could impact schedules.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Aviation or a related field.
• At least two years' experience in aircraft maintenance or operations.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance planning is an asset.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manuals, service bulletins, STCs, and ADs.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications within a Windows environment.

Personality and Attributes

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills across departments.
• Ethical, accountable, and collaborative.
• Proactive, results-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills; adaptable under pressure.
• Motivated self-starter eager to learn.
• Positive attitude, diplomatic, discreet, and judicious.

De Havilland Canada emphasizes health and safety, requiring adherence to policies and the ability to perform physical tasks in various environments, including working at heights and with chemicals, using PPE as necessary.

We promote inclusion and diversity, offering equal opportunity employment and accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory background checks, including legal work status, references, employment and educational verification, and criminal record checks.