Fleet Management Planner

V2X•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Management Planner (FM Planner) performs duties assigned by the FM Lead and uses independent judgment to monitor maintenance activity for multiple aircraft within an operational area. The role responds to maintenance issues involving company mechanics and subcontractors, consulting the FM Lead when a departure from standard practices is involved. The position is a full-time responsibility based at the Aviation Operations Center (AOC), Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas. The planner may work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours, and travels as required to support program and mission requirements. The role manages and documents aircraft maintenance activity using the current MRO tracking system, supports maintenance planning and procurement, and helps coordinate costs, schedules, suppliers, and delivery for ongoing maintenance events. The planner maintains adherence to airworthiness directives, OEM requirements, safety precautions, and company and contract policies. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training. An FAA Airframe and Powerplant License is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training.
Experience monitoring maintenance of diversified and remotely located aircraft fleets.
Experience in a similar position within the last twelve months.
Working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and their application to aircraft support and maintenance events.
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and OneNote.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and electronically.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Positive attitude and flexibility to support changing priorities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch; frequently reach with hands and arms and push and pull items; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at the main operating site, Aviation Operations Center, Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas.
Ability to work any assigned shift or schedule and travel as required.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.

Responsibilities

Monitor maintenance activity for multiple aircraft within an operational area and respond to maintenance-related issues involving company mechanics and subcontractors.
Discuss aircraft and maintenance issues with the FM Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Manager, V2X management staff, and customer representatives as necessary.
Maintain strict adherence to airworthiness directives and OEM requirements.
Perform tasking outlined in FAR 91.405(a) and assist with FAR 91.405(b) entries for aircraft return to service.
Manage aircraft maintenance using data in the current MRO tracking system.
Document aircraft status throughout the day in the MRO tracking system and update the Aircraft Daily Status Report.
Build detailed lists of inspection and maintenance events and incorporate them into bid packages for the Acquisition Section to obtain cost quotes.
Assist with monitoring and coordinating costs, schedules, and on-time delivery for ongoing aircraft maintenance events, including special projects.
Help expedite service supplier support, parts, and materials for aircraft-on-ground (AOG) unscheduled maintenance events.
Assist field-site mechanics and subcontractors with technical issues and direct them to appropriate maintenance technical staff for assistance.
Assist in forecasting scheduled maintenance inspections and life-limited component overhauls and retirements, and provide aircraft downtime estimates to the FM Lead.
Ensure compliance with company and contract policies, procedures, ethics programs, and safety precautions.
Assist in resolving conflicts, discrepancies, or omissions related to technical guidance.
Work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours, and travel as required for program and mission requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.