Plans and Scheduler

About the role

The Plans and Scheduler tracks scheduled maintenance and configuration/modifications supporting maintenance and/or Engineering Projects as defined in the AOD 34100 and COM 2120. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the central PS&D (Plans, Scheduling, and Documentation) authority and supports Maintenance Control planning and scheduling functions for all aircraft addressed within the maintenance.
• Uses NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to track and maintain records and document maintenance actions for all NASA assigned aircraft.
• Develops phase/major inspection flow plans subsequent to all pre-dock meetings for all known and agreed upon scheduled maintenance/configuration items to be completed.
• Develops Microsoft Project maintenance schedules to track scheduled maintenance/modification requirements.
• Develops flow plans for all major modifications/engineering projects.
• Effectively communicates with a wide variety of work disciplines to provide up-to-date schedule information on queries associated with aircraft/equipment/project statuses.
• Schedules and develops the monthly and long-range maintenance plans for flight line maintenance and back shop support.
• Chairs pre-dock / de-dock meetings on all NASA JSC aircraft prior to induction into scheduled inspections or special maintenance projects.
• Prepares a monthly maintenance plan detailing scheduled maintenance on aircraft, engines, SE, and Seat CADS; the plan is posted on the AOD Web site no later than the 25th of each month after Government approval.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent Project Management experience preferred.
• 5 years of aircraft maintenance operations experience with fixed wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft required.
• Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
• Working knowledge of advanced software applications (Microsoft Project and Milestone Pro) required.
• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff; routinely interacts with other crew members.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
• Ability to follow a process.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions; must be able to communicate issues to management.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Solutions, LLC goals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task.