Maintenance Planner

Ascent Aviation Services • Marana, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts—including standard day shifts, 2nd shift, weekend shifts, and 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible and willing to be assigned to any shift based on operational needs.

Built on a foundation of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, we are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless operation. In this exciting role, you will support the bidding process for potential projects, oversee maintenance planning and scheduling functions, and develop efficient workflows and sequences for maintenance visits. If you’re passionate about aviation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for

Requirements

• Excellent cross-functional teaming, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead, work independently and in a team environment
• High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree, post-secondary education, training in aircraft maintenance, or equivalent education or experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail and mathematical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills; Office Administration background a plus.
• 2 or more years of experience in aircraft maintenance with planning at an MRO or similar industry.
• A&P License

Responsibilities

• Assist in digital data gathering to aid bid work for future maintenance projects.
• Performs data entry tasks to translate customers’ work-scope specifications into work instructions for upload into Ascent’s ERP system.
• Assists in the preparation of work packages for operations, including assembly of work cards, sorting, printing, and other administrative tasks
• Identify, gather, and sort required technical data from various aircraft maintenance manuals
• Navigates governmental and manufacturer websites/portals to retrieve and sort applicable airworthiness directives, service bulletins, engineering orders, and other documentation required for work packages.
• Assist in loading and setting up project control booths.
• Perform essential Production Control Administrator duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Planning Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree