Airworthiness - Maintenance planner

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with areputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.
We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent Maintenance Planner position.
Reporting to the Airworthiness Manager, the Maintenance Planner is an integral member of the Planning team, responsible for planning activities associated with the Conair aircraft fleet.
**In this role your duties will include the following**:

- Long term maintenance forecasting for their assigned fleet
- Manage ongoing AMS revision requirements, ensuring that assigned maintenance programs and configuration are current and compliant with airworthiness requirements and tracked using an ERP program.
- Evaluate and implement all instructions for continued Airworthiness into the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AD’s, SB’s, Repairs, Engineering Orders, ICA’s, etc)
- Responsible for implementation and maintenance of the fleet configuration control process including both major and minor modifications
- Create, present, and support technical reports as required internally and externally
- Review and evaluate current STCs /LSTCs and development of future data packages
- Work with customers and regulatory bodies as required to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations
- Review and evaluate aircraft utilization by fleet type to ensure aircraft compliance to the maintenance program
- Responsible to provide reports to the Airworthiness Manager for long-term fleet maintenance requirements, improved reliability, cost reductions and maintenance program
- In conjunction with Fleet Managers, define aircraft work scopes for maintenance and modification packages;
- Consult with Fleet Managers to identify modifications to aircraft due to contract changes, safety concerns or Flight operational requirements
- Collaborate with shop staff and other support teams to solve issues and identify opportunities for improvement;
- Work with Fleet Managers, Transport Canada and Minister’s Delegates for importing, exporting, and leasing of aircraft;
- Support the Induction of new Maintenance Programs and Aircraft into the Conair fleet;
- Develop and maintain a program to track the performance, compliance and financial information related to aircraft maintenance
- Work with the Airworthiness Manager increasing internal capabilities & efficiencies to support the fleet
- Perform all duties in accordance with Conair’s Policies and Procedures and applicable regulations
- Complete assigned tasks and related paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Maintain currency as applicable to Conair Memos, Maintenance Bulletins, and notices
- Maintain knowledge of CAR’s and other regulations as required
- Other related duties as assigned.

**We are looking for someone with**:

- Knowledge of principles of planning, including a sound knowledge of estimating, production planning and project management.
- Knowledge of Aircraft maintenance programs, MSG 3 philosophy, technical records, and technical documentation.
- Ability to react quickly and efficiently to Conair’s needs and make decisions to remove roadblocks.
- Ability to analyze drawings and technical literature.
- Ability to prioritize activities, be self-motivated, work with mínimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- Must be detail oriented and have a strong ability to maintain accurate records. Naturally organized and methodical with a focus on efficiency.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Knowledge of Ramco ERP is an asset.
- Must have an intense desire to meet and exceed Conair’s goals and objectives while being a strong, professional team player with the ability to focus on customer requirements in a dynamic environment.

**Training/Education**:

- Minimum 2 years related experience with aircraft maintenance programs, planning and project management.
- Supervisory skills are an asset.
- Knowledge of Ramco ERP is an asset.
- Work experience with an ERP program is required.
- In-depth, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ERP programs.
- Post-Secondary accredited courses related to project management or planning an asset.
- AME license or e