Production Planner

Avmax Careers - Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avmax is seeking a full-time Production Planner based in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Maintenance, responsible for ensuring all materials and tools are effectively utilized for aviation projects. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on aviation services, Avmax offers a dynamic work environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of planning experience in related field.
• Aviation experience considered an asset.
• Demonstrated capability in field and strong technical aircraft knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials, tools, and documents required for completion are listed.
• Develop and implement strategy to monitor cost and schedule performance.
• Liaise with contractors to determine availability of services.

Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Professional and Positive Attitude

Education

2-year technical school diploma

AME M2 License

PMP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maintenance tracking software (e.g., Quantum)

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent.

Location: Calgary, AB.

Division/Department: MRO

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role:

Reporting

The Production Planner reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Core Competencies

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Professional and Positive Attitude

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the materials, tools, and technical documents that are required for the completion of planned work is listed in company work scope templates.
• Liaise with various business units at Avmax to determine best practices on utilizing shared resources effectively.
• Review completed work packages determine the planned re-course, material, special equipment and tooling required to meet on-time completion.
• Liaise with the various external contractors and agencies as required to determine availability of services when developing the production plan.
• Determine technical data required for planning and execution of the work to be performed by production.
• Develop and implement strategy to monitor and report on cost performance and schedule performance.
• Monitor schedule performance and issues which impact project timeline.
• Update and issue changes to customer work packages.
• Complete assigned tasks as provided by the Planning Manager and/or Program Managers.
• Develop project timeline, milestones based on production deliverables.
• Shop floor workflow.
• Shop Card/ Task Card flow out to Production Floor.
• Communication with the Production Manager regarding task status and workflow.
• Assist with the management of supplier lead time requirements/ expectations.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical school diploma.
• AME M2 License is considered an asset.
• PMP designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Posses strong fundamental technical aircraft knowledge.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of planning experience within related field.
• Aviation experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with maintenance tracking software (Experience in Quantum is considered an asset).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, notably Word and Excel.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.