Line Maintenance Planner

Summary

The Maintenance Planner forecasts and schedules maintenance events and ensures proper AC routing to satisfy the needs of Maintenance, Materials, and Operations. The role further develops and executes preventative and predictive strategies to mitigate irregular operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in aircraft maintenance or related operational/analytical planning.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Requirements

• Airframe and/or Power Plant Certificate (preferred).
• Aircraft maintenance certification (preferred).
• Extensive skills with the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and general information systems.
• High school diploma plus one or more of the following:
  • Certification of completion of an accredited aircraft maintenance field.
  • Knowledge of AC systems and ATA codes.
• Prior experience working with big data (preferred).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to handle big data and apply it logically in a real‑time environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to multi‑task.

Job Duties

• Conduct short‑term, mid‑term, and long‑term forecasting based on expected utilization and analyses.
• Schedule all maintenance within time limits while accounting for manpower, ground time, tooling, parts, and facility requirements.
• Forecast workload to ensure timely publication of daily workload.
• Act as liaison across operational departments to ensure logistics and planning are streamlined.
• Handle incremental workload associated with engineering orders, action requests, etc.
• Supervise routing and tracking of aircraft positioning to designated maintenance facilities to satisfy projected induction dates.
• Manage real‑time operational changes and adjust schedules to drive continuous workload efficiencies.
• Develop recovery plans for irregular operations due to delays and cancellations.
• Accomplish all projects and duties assigned by the manager.

Physical Requirements

The role is performed primarily in an office environment. The team member must regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone. Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 20 lb may be required. Work may involve various shifts/days in a 24‑hour operation, occasional travel, and exposure to moderate noise, temperature, and light fluctuations. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Starting wage: $31.01 per hour (in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Medical travel reimbursement
• Legal, identity, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flight benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time