Maintenance Planning Lead

PAL Technical Services is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, line maintenance, heavy maintenance checks and modifications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.

PAL Technical Services is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Maintenance Planning Lead to be located at our base in St. John's, NL.

The purpose of the maintenance planning lead is to provide technical guidance and decision-making to the planners.

Duties:

• Develop and approve work packages for release to production
• Develop long-term forecasts, plan and schedule heavy maintenance plans
• Support the work order process and develop improvements for work order processes
• Prepare billing details, including reconciliation of hours and AWR orders
• Develop and provide regular maintenance forecasting for management
• Provide work order compliance and process support for field staff
• Develop short-term planning forecasts and schedule aircraft maintenance events, working in conjunction with the Planning Administration, Procurement and Maintenance/Engineering to ensure materials requirements are planned and on-site
• Coordinate maintenance planning activities with internal stakeholders, and as and when required, third-party maintenance providers
• Manage internal work orders, including estimate and actual time validations including AWR approvals as required
• Contribute to the Reliability Programme processes and analytical reporting
• Provide system reports for maintenance activities as required by management
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated Aircraft Maintenance, with at least three years previous experience in within a multiple aircraft fleet environment
• M1/M2 AME license or equivalent military experience is required
• Detailed knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Schedules, including Maintenance Planning Documents, Time Limits Manuals, Maintenance Schedule Approvals and Airworthiness Limitations
• Previous experience with, and advanced knowledge of, computer-assisted maintenance software. (WinAir)
• Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Highly organized, Independent and detail-focused and works well in a deadline-driven environment
• Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to processes and increase efficiency
• Fluent English - both spoken and written.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until February 13, 2025.

PAL Technical Services is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

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