Aircraft Maintenance Planning Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Vandalia, OH

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About The Position

The Planning Manager II leads the planning team in strategic initiatives and complex planning activities that support production schedules and business goals. The role requires a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and the ability to drive process improvements. The position supports SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, or relevant experience in place of the required education.
• At least 9 years of experience in operations or a related field, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• If the candidate does not have a degree, at least 13 years of related experience is required. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Familiarity with Boeing Maintenance Technical Documents.
• Aircraft maintenance planning experience on Boeing aircraft such as the 747, 757, 767, 777, or 787.
• Previous management experience, including the ability to recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee staff competence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, work at a computer for extended periods, and stand and walk for a significant portion of the shift.
• Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment and in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• ERP experience, preferably with Deltek Costpoint.
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tooling, material, and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production timelines.
• Use Boeing Technical Data to create maintenance planning schedules.
• Track and create manpower requirements for scheduled maintenance.
• Work with other departments to identify schedule opportunities and alleviate schedule constraints.
• Recruit employees, assign and direct their work, evaluate performance, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance and commensurate with the position level.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager