Base Maintenance Planner (NJUS)

About the role

NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. The Base Maintenance Planner plans scheduled maintenance to reduce the impact of aircraft maintenance, maximizing event yields while minimizing downtime and cost.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and publish the long-term base maintenance plan (0 to 12 months) that meets operational needs while maximizing yield, reducing cost, and providing maximum aircraft availability.
• Plan and schedule both short- and long-term maintenance requirements, including time-limited component changes, in close coordination with Line Planning to address Deferred Maintenance Items.
• Develop work packages for NetJets designated Maintenance Base Stations, considering factors such as maintenance skills, tools, materials, available man-hours, and ground time.
• Act as a single point of contact for coordination with designated Base Stations to ensure aircraft requiring maintenance tasks are properly planned and communicated with third-party maintenance providers.
• Review scheduled maintenance programs for opportunities to improve planning, such as task escalation, optimizing repairs, and fleet campaigns.
• Monitor inspection interval utilization, communicate, and resolve potential scheduling conflicts with Master Schedulers.
• Carry out aircraft improvements in accordance with warranty coverage and provide feedback on fleet compliance and inspection programs.
• Complete additional projects, campaigns, and initiatives as required to enhance company or department goals that directly affect financial and operational metrics.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Aviation.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate (desirable but not required).
• 4-year college degree in a business or aviation-related field (desirable but not required).

Skills

• Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Outlook, Business Objects, Maintenance Manuals, Planning & Forecasting Techniques, and the NetJets Maintenance tracking system.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with access to nationwide provider networks at no cost to employees.
• Healthcare Advocacy and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.
• Wellness Programs & Discounts.
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave of Absence.
• Life and Accident Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including financial protection plans, legal plans, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Family & Caregiving Support.
• 401(k) plan with a 67% company match on every dollar contributed.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.