Production Planner (MRO)

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Calgary is seeking a Production Planner to oversee the production process within the AMO/MRO. The ideal candidate will manage work orders, ensure material availability, and collaborate with maintenance planners. This role requires strong communication skills, technical drawing interpretation, and experience with ERP systems. Join a team committed to health and safety excellence in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in planning or scheduling in manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities.
• Manage work orders and ensure material availability.
• Prepare aircraft inductions and manage milestones.

Skills

Communication

Technical Drawing Interpretation

ERP System Interaction

Education

AME M1/M2/E License

Experience in Aviation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visual

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Position Summary

The Production Planner, MRO plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities throughout the production process within the AMO/MRO. Planning includes creating and managing work orders, managing queues and scheduling work, tactical expediting, ensuring materials are available when required, and determining that all production activities are in place to meet the expected completion and delivery dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve the Task Cards and Work Orders generated by Maintenance Planners to launch the execution of work and Induction of aircraft.
• Work with Maintenance Planner/Crew Chiefs to break down pertinent elements of the Maintenance Plan into work package detailed including providing inputs for trade personnel, endorsement requirements, part availability, tooling, fixtures, equipment and hangar space.
• Manage major milestones for the project and update milestones into ERP in consultation with Planning Manager/Project Managers/Crew Chiefs.
• Preparation of aircraft inductions process for all De Havilland assets and ensuring its completion to final release until delivery to customer.
• Provide experience and knowledge and work with maintenance planners to review task cards with specifics of aircraft configuration for engineering obsolescence testing/major modifications/STCs/AD/SB etc.
• Solicit feedback from Technicians, 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.
• Manage Part ID and the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) Process within the ERP System. Ensure timely closure of high-level Work Orders in the system.
• Work with maintenance planners to have printed work package ready for production release.
• Ability to understand the different assembly sequences and identify critical paths.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Experience And/or Educational Requirements

• AME M1/M2/E license is preferred
• Endorsed on De Havilland Aircrafts is considered an asset
• 3+ years planning, scheduling, or otherwise administrating in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate with various work groups, relaying technical information
• Computer skills to competently interact with an ERP system, manage Microsoft Excel worksheets, draft formal emails, digitally sign-off documents, and prepare Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• ERP experience will be considered an asset
• Experience with Visual considered an asset
• Experience in an Aviation, Aerospace or Manufacturing environment considered an asset
  
  
  

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 an expectation 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.