Repair Planner
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM
56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
Lieu:
Montreal, Quebec
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Repair Planner to support and optimize planning activities within our repair operations. This role is critical to ensuring efficient workflow, timely turnaround of repairs, and effective coordination between technicians, inventory, and operations.
The Repair Planner is responsible for prioritizing and organizing repair jobs, ensuring parts availability, and aligning repair activities with operational needs. This position plays a key role in minimizing downtime, maximizing resource utilization, and maintaining high service levels in a fast-paced repair environment.
To support operational needs, we are seeking candidates available for the following shift:
- Evening Shift :
Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (4-day work week)
As a Production Scheduler, you will be the link between planning and execution, ensuring production plans are realistic, optimized, and delivered.
- Build and manage daily and short-term production schedules based on demand, capacity, and priorities
- Lead daily production meetings and follow up on schedule adherence and constraints
- Analyze capacity, cycle times, bottlenecks, and material availability to maintain achievable production plans
- Adjust schedules in real time to address urgencies, delays, and operational constraints
- Coordinate closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams
- Define required manpower and equipment allocation to meet production targets
- Ensure accuracy and maintenance of ERP data (work orders, routings, planning parameters)
- Create and maintain production reports and KPIs (schedule adherence, throughput, capacity utilization, etc.)
- Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives
We are specifically seeking candidates with hands-on production scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing required)
- Strong understanding of:
- Capacity planning
- Shop floor constraints
- Production flow and bottlenecks
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis, formulas, reporting)
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance priorities and make quick decisions
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and influence production teams when needed
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Bilingual (French and English – spoken and written)
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family…
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