Configuration Analyst and Needs Anticipation/Projection (Major Visits)

Gestal Amérique du Nord, is a partner of choice for companies in the aerospace, shipbuilding, and energy sectors. We offer a complete range of services, from design to execution, including maintenance. Our experts support our clients in optimizing their production processes, ensuring compliance with the most rigorous standards, and improving their overall performance.

Our values: Quality is everyone's business, and our commitment to continuous improvement transforms errors into opportunities for excellence. We foster a respectful and caring work environment where employees thrive. If you are ready to take on challenges and foster innovation, join us!

Job Description

Do you have a solid understanding of the aerospace maintenance environment and the challenges encountered during major maintenance visits? Have you worked in the aerospace field and are now looking to develop and expand your expertise? If so, this opportunity is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft program is looking for a Configuration Analyst and Needs Anticipation/Projection (Major Visits) to join our In-Service Operations team based in Mirabel. You will critically contribute to the return to service of aircraft in accordance with the client's schedule.

As a member of the anticipation team, you will be a highly qualified and analytical Spare Parts Strategy Analyst, aiming to link new product design with in-service support. This essential role is responsible for proactively assessing spare parts needs for new or modified designs, ensuring optimal fleet availability, managing inventory risks, developing in-service configurations, and minimizing the Cost of Spare Parts for our operating fleet.

Your role as a Spare Parts Strategy Analyst will be:

• Anticipate potential spare parts needs related to C-check maintenance visits.

• Plan and project (forecast) these supply needs over several years.

• Conduct in-depth analyses of required parts based on effectivities and interchangeabilities, while identifying associated risks.

• Centralize and structure relevant information in a database to submit requests to our Satair subsidiary for their integration into inventory.

As an ideal candidate you will need to:

• Direct work experience on fleet interchangeability or obsolescence management projects.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large datasets and translate complex technical findings into clear strategies.

• You are process-oriented and have experience in integrating new work methods.

• You are structured in monitoring activities and manage your priorities and unforeseen events effectively.

• You promote teamwork, act with leadership, and demonstrate strong customer orientation.

Requirements

Your profile:

• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a maintenance environment and extensive knowledge of the issues encountered during these visits.

• You are an expert in Excel and Google Sheets.

• You are comfortable using various maintenance manuals such as AMP, IPDP, and ASRP.

• Skills in SAP and Catia Enovia will be required.

• You are comfortable in complex ecosystems.

• Airbus and/or A220 and/or Customer Service experience is a definite asset.

• You are structured in monitoring your activities and have experience in integrating new work methods;

• You have the ability to work in a dynamic transversal project environment;

• You demonstrate a strong ability to manage your priorities and overcome setbacks.

• You promote teamwork and act with leadership;

• You are customer-focused and behave with integrity at all times without compromise;

• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (French and English) and treat people with respect;

• You demonstrate innovation, commitment, and perseverance.

• You care about people's development and value everyone's contribution.

This work requires awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity; these values are the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.