Field Maintenance Planning Manager

Description

This position is responsible for leading the field planning teams who oversee all scheduled maintenance requirements while optimizing and balancing station resources within their assigned region. This role also requires a technology-based mindset able to design, test and implement new software platforms to the line planning teams. Requires a creative and strategic individual who will harmonize and lead our collaborative culture.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

• Leads the Field Planning team in reviewing, scheduling, coordinating and effectively communicating scheduled maintenance activities
• Lead daily workload meetings with station leadership
• Liaison with Digital Technology, Supply Chain, Method and Standards, Records, Maintenance programs, Quality Control, Engineering and Operations
• Subject matter expert and designated station trainer on maintenance related technology platforms
• Develops and fosters strong cross-divisional relationships while maintaining an open line of communication with the various planning teams, maintenance stations, maintenance control, Routing and other Tech Ops and NOC teams
• Maintain administrative duties of the assigned Field Planning team including team scheduling, vacation, holiday, and sick coverage
• Mentor, develop and train field planning team skills and knowledge
• Monitor performance to goals and implement actions to address gaps
• Ensure team complies with Planning SOPs
• Ensure workability and compliance of regulatory documents surrounding engineering projects, new maintenance program tasks and fleet campaign directives
• Coordinate pilot projects involving man-hour and span time estimates on new and existing line maintenance tasks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License or equivalent
• Aviation/Aerospace field experience
• 5 years of commercial aircraft or military aircraft maintenance experience
• Aircraft systems
• Aircraft maintenance programs
• Aircraft maintenance information systems
• Autonomous proactive self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and able to work any shift in 24/7 operation including on weekends and holidays
• 40% travel
• Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Technology, or aviation management
• Green or Black Belt in Lean/Six Sigma
• Project Management certification
• 2 years in an aircraft maintenance management role
• 2 years of maintenance planning experience

Pay and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $130,824.00 to $159,896.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.