Planning Manager

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. The GA Telesis Ecosystem™ spans 54 locations in 30 countries across six continents. Our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work Scope Development
  • Review customer work scopes, contracts, and maintenance requirements.
  • Develop engine work packages based on customer requirements and OEM maintenance manuals.
  • Interpret Engine Maintenance Manuals (EMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs).
  • Define required inspections, repairs, modifications, and testing.
  • Prepare travelers and job cards for all maintenance tasks.
• Production Planning
  • Develop and maintain detailed engine production schedules.
  • Coordinate workflow through disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, testing, and shipping.
  • Monitor daily engine status and identify schedule risks.
  • Balance manpower requirements with production priorities.
  • Support recovery plans for schedule delays.
• Material Planning
  • Identify required parts, tooling, and outside vendor services.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of materials.
  • Monitor parts shortages and recommend alternatives when appropriate.
  • Track repair orders and vendor turnaround times.
• Technical Coordination
  • Coordinate with Engineering regarding repairs beyond manual limits.
  • Support disposition of non-routine findings.
  • Ensure engineering orders are incorporated into work packages.
  • Verify planning changes are properly documented.
• Documentation
  • Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records.
  • Update ERP/MRO software with planning information.
  • Ensure work packages remain current throughout the engine visit.
• FAA & Quality Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements.
  • Follow the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and company procedures.
  • Maintain document revision control.
  • Ensure all planning activities comply with OEM-approved maintenance data.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • A&P License with 5 years experience
  • In-depth computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Previous MRO Planning department experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with GE CF6-80 series as well as CFM56 Series engine planning
  • Commercial engine related technical expertise
  • 121 Airline experience with planning inside an ERP