Description
Summit Air is hiring for a full-time permanent Maintenance Planner to join the team on a full-time permanent basis. In your new position you will report to the Maintenance Operations Manager, and be responsible for performing maintenance planning activities for the Summit Air taking into consideration operational requirements, staffing, budgeting, and other projects.
In this role you will collaborate closely with various department to create effective maintenance plans while adhering to regulatory compliance and operational requirements.
Summit Air, headquartered in Yellowknife, NWT, operates across Canada, specializing in passenger charters, cargo transport, and customized flight solutions for industry-leading clients with a legacy of excellence in northern and remote aviation. We’re growing our fleet across Canada and are seeking experienced Maintenance Planner.
***This position is a resident role based out of either Edmonton or Yellowknife, NT.
Interested? Apply today to join our team in Yellowknife, NT OR Edmonton, AB!Click the link below to see what it’s like to work with our team:
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Essential Responsibilities
Forecasts and develops the long-term and short-term projections for maintenance planning with a goal to minimize impact to the operations and take into consideration the impact to staffing levels, budgeting, and other projects
Coordinates the acquisition of parts, materials and tooling as required by maintenance operations
Performs schedules and builds work packages for maintenance tasks, airworthiness directives, service bulletins and Supplemental Type Certifications (STCs)
Coordinates administrative control over maintenance planning, including budgets, forecasted hours, and job costing
Coordinates and communicates with Operations to ensure sufficient operating hours and the scheduling of aircraft out of service
Ensures all scheduled maintenance is completed within allotted timelines
Supports the maintenance team with the application and control of minimum equipment lists (MELs), deferred defects, and monitoring of recurring defects
Qualifications
A College, Trade or Technical Diploma in Aviation/Aircraft Maintenance is preferred
4+ years of Aircraft Maintenance is preferred, but strong maintenance planners will also be considered
Previous maintenance planning & supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance schedules, including maintenance planning documents, schedule approvals, and airworthiness limitations
Proficient computer skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), aircraft and inventory tracking systems
Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to processes, and increase efficiency
Familiarity with budgeting and job costing highly preferred
Task-oriented with an excellent sense of priority, logic and objectivity; highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canadas North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB
