MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Air Wisconsin Airlines • Appleton, WI

12d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Planning Coordinator schedules aircraft maintenance, manages maintenance workloads, and maintains the integrity of scheduled maintenance activities under the maintenance program from the present through 12 days in the future. Based in the Systems Operations Center (SOC), the role monitors daily aircraft performance and provides timely, accurate analysis and practical solutions to inquiries from SOC personnel. It oversees scheduled maintenance events and ensures ongoing compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements while balancing labor allowances, parts and tooling availability, and maintenance deadlines. The position operates with moderate direct supervision and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in planning and production control.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Proficiency with PC applications and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and OneNote.
• High level of judgment to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• High level of initiative to serve the needs of Maintenance Production Personnel and Dispatch Coordinators.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Maintenance, or Applied Engineering Technology.
• Good working knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with AS 400 software applications.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and foster a safe and secure operating environment.
• Analyze and accurately interpret detailed aircraft maintenance due reports for each aircraft.
• Act as the final authority for deferring individual maintenance tasks or entire aircraft maintenance visits to a maintenance facility.
• Provide direction to coworkers, maintenance supervisors, and station or departmental managers seeking to defer scheduled maintenance items to maximize maintenance opportunities.
• Monitor daily aircraft performance from the Systems Operations Center and provide timely, accurate analysis and realistic solutions to inquiries from SOC personnel.
• Oversee and manage all scheduled maintenance events.
• Ensure continuous compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Balance changing labor allowances, parts and tooling availability, and maintenance program deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED