Air Canada

Engine Planning Manager

Air Canada$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years in engine maintenance or related operational field.
  • Experience leading teams; knowledge of unionized environments preferred.
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., TRAX) and MS Office Suite.
  • Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, organizational and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of airline operations and maintenance is advantageous.
  • Experience in an engine shop environment is a plus.
  • Dependable and punctual, capable of supporting fast-paced team success.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee forecasting, planning, and tracking of all engine maintenance needs through constant review and coordination.
  • Collaborate with Engine Management to identify gaps and risks, proposing solutions to avoid operational disruptions.
  • Develop and incorporate long-term plans into operational schedules for optimal efficiency.
  • Work with Planning teams to allocate resources based on changing fleet requirements.
  • Monitor on-wing defects and adjust plans proactively to align with operational priorities.
  • Provide timely reports to stakeholders regarding engine status and necessary adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance and financial tracking through accurate TRAX transactions.
  • Lead and develop a team of Engine Planners, managing workloads and resource allocation effectively.
  • Engage with internal teams to reconcile priorities and communicate potential risks.
  • Create and track performance indicators to monitor and address discrepancies.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and communication.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Access to a variety of internal resources and stakeholder partnerships.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work setting enhancing skill diversity.
Full Job Description
Provide oversight of engine planning and engine maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and business requirements. This role is responsible for developing and managing engine maintenance plans, which includes forecasting, risk assessment, and partnering with internal teams to support engine availability, operational continuity, and recovery from disruption.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the forecasting, planning, and monitoring of all engine maintenance requirements through continuous plan review, coordination with internal teams, and escalation of risks to support mitigation.
  • Partner with Engine Management and Planning teams to identify operational gaps and risks, and highlight potential mitigation options to prevent any operational disruptions.
  • Create and implement long-term plans into the schedule for maximum operational and cost benefit, while holding teams accountable for execution.
  • Partner with Planning teams to build allotments in appropriate locations and adjust with changing fleet plans.
  • Responsible for monitoring on-wing defects, advising stakeholders of risks and adjusting plans accordingly to meet priorities.
  • Partner with all internal and external stakeholders and provide timely reports for status and or changes.
  • Ensure TRAX transactions within the Engine Planning team are accomplished for compliance and financial tracking.
  • Lead and develop a team of Engine Planners, manage workloads, and align resources with operational priorities.
  • Liaise amongst Planning teams to align priorities and identify and communicate risks.
  • Develop, implement and monitor Engine Planning Key Performance Indicators to track discrepancies and action accordingly with mitigations.
  • Provide routine weekly and monthly performance reporting, as well as ad hoc reports required to support the business.
  • Develop and implement audit processes to ensure accuracy of engine forecast.
  • Define and document processes, including process maps, maintain control manual to reflect most current processes.
  • Represent Engine Planning in operations meeting and provide status of engine availability/recovery plans as required.
  • Foster collaborative working relationships with various teams.

Qualifications
  • Post-secondary education, or equivalent working experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in engine maintenance, or related operational environment.
  • Experience leading teams; unionized environment experience is an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., TRAX) and MS Office.
  • Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, organization and communication skills.
  • Airline operations and maintenance knowledge an asset.
  • Experience in an engine shop environment an asset.
  • Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

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