Maintenance Planner

Endeavor Air • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $60,300 - $71,100

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for scheduling and monitoring aircraft maintenance. The role forecasts and coordinates short-term and intermediate maintenance requirements, routes aircraft to meet maintenance needs, and develops plans and schedules for major maintenance visits and component work. The planner works with operations and maintenance teams to manage aircraft status, maintenance items, day-of operational changes, and the integrity of maintenance schedules. The position is based in the Company SOC and involves professional contact with SOC personnel, management, outside vendors, and the FAA. Travel may be necessary.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Able to communicate clearly in speech and writing.
• Intermediate-level computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle a high volume of multiple tasks, pay close attention to detail, and make timely operational decisions.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extra hours when necessary.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; if the position requires use of company vehicles, must be insurable under company insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling/planning or a related field.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Three years of experience in aircraft maintenance or airline operations.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and coordinate scheduling of short-term and intermediate maintenance requirements on company aircraft.
• Route company aircraft to ensure timely compliance with short-term maintenance requirements.
• Develop and maintain major visit plans and schedules for Heavy Maintenance Visits, Paint Lines, Mod Lines, Project Authorizations, and major component plans.
• Work directly with the SOC Duty Manager and Sector Supervisor on duty, following company aircraft routing policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain Visit Packages and Hangar Work Orders for scheduled maintenance tasks using the company’s Aircraft Maintenance Computer System (AMCS).
• Monitor aircraft status and hub operations, routing or rerouting aircraft to address operational irregularities while maintaining maintenance plans and performance objectives.
• Monitor MEL and Deferred Maintenance Items and coordinate timely compliance with MOC, Line Maintenance, and Material activities.
• Coordinate and communicate day-of operational changes affecting the maintenance plan.
• Oversee company-assigned flights and advise the Supervisor, Maintenance Planning/Routing of irregularities or conflicts affecting the maintenance plan.
• Oversee the short-term maintenance plan and advise the Supervisor, Maintenance Planning/Routing of irregularities affecting the maintenance schedule.
• Maintain a daily log of maintenance and operational information, including aircraft substitutions, swaps, and cancellations.
• Perform additional functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and more than 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match starting on Day 1.
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options.
• Competitive total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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