Maintenance Planning Manager (YQT or YXL or Sioux Lookout Until Filled

Maintenance Planning Manager (YQT or YXL)

Location Thunder Bay or Sioux Lookout

Status Full Time

Shift Monday
- Friday

Department Maintenance

Deadline Until Filled

Job Summary

Wasaya Airways is seeking a Maintenance Planning Manager to coordinate scheduled aircraft maintenance across its fleets and operating bases. The role is responsible for maintenance forecasting, work-package preparation, aircraft downtime planning, and coordinating labour, parts, tooling, facilities, vendors, and technical requirements.

Job Duties and Qualifications

• Aviation or maintenance-planning experience,
• Strong organizational and analytical skills,
• The ability to manage multiple aircraft, deadlines, and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license, project-management training, aviation management experience, and knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations would be considered assets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, and related systems;
• The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Travel to Company operating bases;
• Work under changing priorities and operational deadlines;
• Wear required personal protective equipment;

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.

Wasaya Airways LP thanks all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations are available throughout the selection process. Wasaya gives preference to Indigenous peoples.