Production Assistant (Scheduling & Forecasting)

Job Title: Production Assistant (Scheduling, Forecasting, Man Hours, Work Planning)

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: 13-475 Airport Road, Sault Ste. Marie Airport

Posting Expires: When a suitable candidate is selected

Job Purpose:

Our continuous growth creates a demand for heavy maintenance lines. We service the Dash 8 Q400, Dash 8 100/300 aircrafts, along with, the CRJ100/200/700/900 aircrafts, Boeing 737 (all series) and Embraer E170/175 aircraft.

You can expect to work in a fast-paced work environment and you must have excellent communication skills with a team player attitude.

Job Description: *

Accountable to the Production Manager and the two principals of JD Aero, the Production Assistant supports the daily operations of the production team, and the planning of the incoming and outgoing aircraft schedule. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Production Assistant is a point of contact for the maintenance staff, mechanics and groomers. From time to time, the Production Assistant will work in partnership with Human Resources and the Payroll Department and provide updates on employee behaviours, interactions and performance,

Role & Responsibilities:

Production:

• Foster positive relationships across departments, promoting seamless information exchange among Production, Stores, Technical Records, Human Resources, and the Executive team.
• Assist with prioritizing tasks within maintenance, structures, avionics, composite, and paint shops, facilitating the planning of incoming checks for optimal resource allocation during varying workloads.
• Assist with ensuring project commitments are met within safety, budget, and quality parameters.
• Assist with daily maintenance operations, assessing project efficiencies through reports, analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Offer estimates for man-hours required for different projects, using existing data.
• Assist with employee schedules and time-off requests, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
• Assist with supporting Stores in organizing parts, tooling, ground support equipment, and manpower for incoming heavy checks.

Core Competencies:

Communication Skills Leadership

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Commitment to Company Values

Client Relations Accountability/Problem Solving

Quality Assurance Job Role & Responsibilities

Technical Knowledge Health & Safety

Educational Requirements, Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

· Degree in business would be an asset

· Aircraft Maintenance Engineer training or equivalent would be an asset

· High School Diploma

Skills

• Time management and punctuality
• Ability to prioritize, adapt and problem solve to changing work environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility of schedule in the event of urgency, or unplanned and planned overnight line maintenance; and the daily fluxes in tasks, obstacles, schedule, and general occurrences
• Must uphold confidentiality with tact and professionalism
• Ability to maintain high level of accuracy and efficiency while working in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong customer service skills, able to provide effective and satisfying responses to internal and external clients and guest inquiries
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, taking own initiative with work
• Strong time management skills, ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication, and collaboration skills required to support management and culture changes

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of aircraft maintenance knowledge, with knowledge of MRO business activities
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SQL Server, knowledge of Winair is an asset

Working hours: *

Typically, working hours fall between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, though they may be adjusted as necessary

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this job opportunity and possess the required qualifications, please send a copy of your cover letter and resume with references via email to: careers@jdaeromaintenance.com

We appreciate all interested applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please quote the job title you are applying for in the email subject line.

*Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list and can be adapted to align with the role and evolving company needs, as determined by the company.

Why JD Aero Technical:

JD Aero Technical was established in 2007 and we are in our sixteenth year of operation as the chosen heavy maintenance provider for several of North Americas Q400 operators. We are looking to add to our group of over 90 diversified and experienced employees. We offer competitive wages with good opportunities for overtime while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Aircraft Maintenance / MRO knowledge and: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person