Maintenance Planner

George J. Priester Aviation•Wheeling, IL

6d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Planner works with Maintenance Control and is responsible for scheduling, assigning and monitoring all planned maintenance on aircraft assigned.

Requirements

High Scholl graduate or equivalent.
A&P license preferred
One year experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling/planning or a relative field is preferred.
Must be able to communicate clearly in speech and writing, and intermediate level computer skills are a must.
Able to work all shifts.
Able to work in a fast paced environment handling a high volume of multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail in making timely operational decisions.
Travel will be necessary.
Must possess valid driver’s license and must be insurable under company insurance coverage.
Good typing skills are also required.
Team work and ability to jump in and help others or other departments is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Prior Military Aviation experience a plus.
Good knowledge of PC operations and software (Microsoft Office Suite) are helpful.
Experience with common Aircraft Maintenance Tracking programs preferred

Responsibilities

Forecasts and coordinates the scheduling of both short term and intermediate maintenance requirements on customer aircraft.
Develop and maintain Purchase Orders for MROs that perform scheduled maintenance tasks.
Monitor aircraft status and vendor operations to facilitate any operational irregularities while maintaining the integrity of the maintenance plan and established company performance objectives.
Monitor all MEL and Deferred Maintenance items coordinating with timely compliance with Maint Control.
Coordinate and communicate all “day of” operational changes affecting the maintenance plan.
Provide constant oversight to the short term maintenance plan advising the Quality Manager of any irregularities affecting the maintenance schedule.
Assist in Maintain Aircraft records as related to all Maintenance events.
Assist with maintenance release inspections to insure compliance with all scheduled maintenance activities and log entry accuracy.
Assist with maintenance vendor audits to insure compliance with company GMM.
Perform additional functions (essential or otherwise) as may be assigned from time to time.

Benefits

Medical coverage (PPO and High Deductible plans) through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and vision coverage
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Annual company-funded profit-sharing contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options
Paid company holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), subject to scheduling guidelines
Sick leave in accordance with company policy
Tuition reimbursement program
Company-paid legal services and identity theft protection
Company-paid pet insurance for dogs or cats
Employee assistance and support resources