Maintenance - Maintenance Planner

Established in 1960, Perimeter Aviation LP is a diversified company that is a subsidiary of the Exchange Income Corporation which has recently grown through the merger with Bearskin Airlines. With approximately 900 employees, we operate a fleet of 45+ aircraft including the Metro 2, 3, 23, Merlin and Dash 8 aircraft. We are based in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba as well as Sioux Lookout, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Toronto Ontario. We provide scheduled passenger and freight services to Northern Manitoba and Northern Ontario, 24/7 North American charter services, Medical evacuation services and a full-service maintenance facility including design engineering, NDT, and Garrett turbine engine services.

We are a Canadian company, proudly building a diverse workforce that is driven by a shared sense of community, customer service and a dedication to safety. We're fostering a culture where our employees will feel proud of the work they do and the company they work for. We seek employees with a positive attitude in providing excellent service to the communities in our network.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner is primarily responsible for supporting the maintenance control system in areas of maintenance planning, defect control and technical dispatch.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
• Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
• Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support of the maintenance control system; this includes ensuring that all aspects are met to support dispatch of the aircraft
• Plan and issue work packages to the approved AMO in order to comply with the applicable maintenance schedule, mandatory airworthiness limitation requirements and deferred defects
• Generate tolerance requests as required
• Research aircraft maintenance requirements and develop workable plan for an efficient and cost-effective accomplishment of work
• Work closely with aircraft scheduling in regards to aircraft routing and required down time to accomplish maintenance activities
• Liaise with materials management group and maintenance bases to coordinate future maintenance activities
• Actively participate in repeat snag, heavy maintenance and reliability meetings
• Work with the Fleet Managers for the efficient implementation of modifications and snag rectification
• Line maintenance planning activities as assigned
• Heavy maintenance planning activities as assigned
• Liaise with outside MROs for contracted maintenance activities
• Actively monitor completed work for verification that required tasks have been completed in a timely manner and all deferred maintenance items have been planned correctly
• Support and development of long-term heavy maintenance planning schedule
• Work with the technical records department to provide scheduling and QC support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
• Valid AME (M1 or M2) license considered an asset
• Preference given to candidates possessing DHC-8 endorsement and/or SA-226/227 experience
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Physically able to perform all listed job duties
• Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
• Work performed primarily in an office environment

Perimeter Aviation's hiring policy is to recruit and select the best applicant for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position. Perimeter Aviation LP does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

We thank all candidates for their interest in the position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis which may result in an earlier application deadline.