Repair Planner

FTAI Aviation; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation, personal days, holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness account

EFAP

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

FTAI Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented Repair Planner/Production Scheduler to optimize planning activities within our repair operations in Montreal. This role ensures efficient workflow, timely turnaround of repairs, and effective coordination between technicians, inventory, and operations.

The candidate will prioritize repair jobs, ensure parts availability, and align activities with operational needs to minimize downtime and maximize resource utilization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing required).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis, formulas, reporting).

Responsibilities

• Build and manage daily and short-term production schedules based on demand, capacity, and priorities.
• Lead daily production meetings and follow up on schedule adherence and constraints.
• Analyze capacity, cycle times, bottlenecks, and material availability to maintain achievable production plans.
• Adjust schedules in real time to address urgencies, delays, and operational constraints.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams.
• Define required manpower and equipment allocation to meet production targets.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of ERP data (work orders, routings, planning parameters).
• Create and maintain production reports and KPIs (schedule adherence, throughput, capacity utilization, etc.).
• Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Advanced Excel

Capacity planning

Shop floor constraints

Production planning

Bilingual French & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

Lieu: Montreal, Quebec

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Repair Planner to support and optimize planning activities within our repair operations. This role is critical to ensuring efficient workflow, timely turnaround of repairs, and effective coordination between technicians, inventory, and operations.

The Repair Planner is responsible for prioritizing and organizing repair jobs, ensuring parts availability, and aligning repair activities with operational needs. This position plays a key role in minimizing downtime, maximizing resource utilization, and maintaining high service levels in a fast-paced repair environment.

To support operational needs, we are seeking candidates available for the following shift:

• Evening Shift : Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (4-day work week)

Responsibilities

As a Production Scheduler, you will be the link between planning and execution, ensuring production plans are realistic, optimized, and delivered.

• Build and manage daily and short-term production schedules based on demand, capacity, and priorities
• Lead daily production meetings and follow up on schedule adherence and constraints
• Analyze capacity, cycle times, bottlenecks, and material availability to maintain achievable production plans
• Adjust schedules in real time to address urgencies, delays, and operational constraints
• Coordinate closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams
• Define required manpower and equipment allocation to meet production targets
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of ERP data (work orders, routings, planning parameters)
• Create and maintain production reports and KPIs (schedule adherence, throughput, capacity utilization, etc.)
• Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

We are specifically seeking candidates with hands-on production scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing required)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Capacity planning
  • Shop floor constraints
  • Production flow and bottlenecks
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis, formulas, reporting)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance priorities and make quick decisions
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and influence production teams when needed
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach

Additional Requirements

• Bilingual (French and English – spoken and written)

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning

Equal Opportunity Statement

FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.

Language Requirements In Quebec

Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.