MRO Planning Manager

2 months ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada GAL AeroStaff Full time

About GAL AeroStaff

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is a leading aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

We are committed to providing exceptional service and support to our clients and candidates, and we are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

Job Overview

The MRO Planning Manager role is within the Business Development department, led by the Director of Business Development.

The MRO Planning Manager reports to the Senior Manager Business Development and is responsible for the development and delivery of accurate, competitively priced estimates.

The MRO Planning Manager is responsible for collaborating with all stakeholders to develop and improve KF's labour estimates and Pre-Planning processes in support of customer quotes and projects.

This position has direct oversight of the BD Estimating team and the BD Pre-Planning team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning and Estimating Oversight
  • Receives all customer requests for services and logs them for tracking.
  • Works with customers and contract leads to gain a complete understanding of all project requirements.
  • Engages stakeholders and leads the process to determine 'go or no go' based on the bid strategy, approval authority, profit, risk, and other factors.
  • Assigns projects to MRO Planner/Estimator based on capacity and experience with specific project.
  • Reviews estimates produced by Estimators and priced by MRO Contracts Coordinator to ensure details, accuracy, and assumptions are acceptable.
  • Validates sizing sheets, NR ratios, and summary pages.
  • Acts as a communication link between customer and internal stakeholders.
  • Identifies and communicates any potential issues to schedules for resolution.
  • Sets priorities for Pre-planning projects and ensures accomplishment of tasks.
  • Ensures accurate and timely package handover to applicable Hangar team.
  • Supports communication and sharing of work packages and data between BD and internal departments.
  • Customer Relations Management.
  • Acts as the focal point for all maintenance customer requirements.
  • Ensures continuity and timely customer service.
  • Attends stakeholder review meetings as required.
  • Develops a network of customers for the pursuit of future work.
  • Maintains relationships with customers to generate industry intelligence and inform KF pursuit strategies.

Maintenance Schedule

Responsible for the master third-party maintenance schedule.

Maintains the Capacity Planning schedule and works with stakeholders on availability of maintenance slots, hangar space, manpower, and other resources as required.

Ensures efficient hangar loading, taking into consideration ground time, labor capacity, tooling, and other required services.

People Management

Manages and controls human resources required to execute work.

Responsible to ensure employee development and provides feedback and mentorship.

Provides daily trouble shooting/problem solving.

Completes Performance Management processes and related pay increases.

Manages timekeeping, including monitoring vacation requests and attendance, addressing when required.

Continuous Improvement

Develops data analysis tools to improve system efficiency.

Manages the planning database and ensures frequent and timely updates.

Builds and maintains template for common project planning tool.

Standardizes and maintains the bidding process.

Communicates and presents customer feedback internally.

Develops a collaborative environment with Maintenance Operations to improve the customer experience.

Contributes to post-RFP submission reviews to improve process for future inputs.

Improves future quotes.

Other

Assists Senior Manager Business Development and Director of Business Development with any other duties or projects as applicable.

Maintains Customer support and communication throughout projects.

Direct Supervision

MRO Planner/Estimators (4)

Subject Matter Experts assigned to assist with bids

Pre-planning Staff (4)

Works Closely With

Business Development Team

Hangar Managers

Project Supervisors

Hangar Planners

Supply Chain Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

MRO Controller staff

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years in a planning and estimating function in aircraft heavy maintenance.
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with min. 15 years' experience preferred.
  • A strong understanding of manhours vs skill set (workforce composition).
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • A strong understanding of operational processes and procedures.
  • Proven project management skills, with the ability to identify any potential delays and high-risk areas to projects.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent prioritizing and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of all Maintenance Manuals, AD's, and SB's.
  • In-depth knowledge of Aircraft Technical Documents and Parts.
  • Proficient use of Lawson M3, My Boeing Fleet, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and detail.
  • Flexible and adaptable.

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