Capacity Planner/Scheduler-Fort Wayne, IN

About the role

Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. Join us to contribute to the success of the world’s peak-performing aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements
• Interface with management in support of the RFP process
• Coordinate department activities for the proper integration of their functions with data processing, planning, and production control activities
• Provide capacity planning/scheduling functions for the repair station, for example, staffing forecasts and hanger plans
• Coordinate outside services with vendors to ensure downtime quoted will allow all requested work to be accomplished
• Keep current knowledge of the quality inspection requirements that could affect a work scope maintenance event or the ability of the service center to work on a scheduled aircraft
• Schedule aircraft operators into the service center for maintenance, modifications, and service bulletin/letter compliance (Includes airframe, avionics, engines, interior and paint)
• Provide guidance and monitoring of progress on major systems projects
• Oversee, develop and/or coordinate readiness plans for new customers as required by assigned site(s)
• Maintain and communicate S&OP data for the BAS network
• Ensure daily effective communication with General Manager, Operations manager and Project Managers
• Stay up to date in work aircraft to ensure any schedule changes are considered when scheduling other aircraft
• Review proposal to ensure all required quality gates are met

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years related experience in an aircraft service facility
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Aviation Management or equivalent experience
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and web-based applications
• Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Requirements
• Project management training
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application (e.g., Six Sigma)
• Working knowledge of customer’s needs from a service center
• Working knowledge of airline operations and flight schedule issues
• Thorough knowledge of planning and scheduling systems
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs
• Thorough knowledge of data security systems as required by assigned site
• Business writing skills necessary to create various reports and correspondence
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate work processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, email, and web-based applications
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management, and contractors

Qualifications

• Must ensure daily effective communication with General Manager, Operations manager and Project Managers
• Stays up to date in work aircraft to ensure any schedule changes are considered when scheduling other aircraft
• Reviews proposal to ensure all required quality gates are met

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Bombardier offers a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, including:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retail savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Day shift