Quoting, Planning & Scheduling Manager

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quoting, Planning & Scheduling Manager serves as the bridge between Yingling’s MRO operations and its sales, customer support and department management teams, translating work scopes into accurate timely quotes and well-structured work orders. This role is responsible for scoping labor, parts, materials and outside services; building competitive and profitable estimates; and planning the sequence of work so technicians have what they need when they need it. The Quoting, Planning & Scheduling Manager does not own the customer relationships, as quotes are handed off to sales, CSM’s and department management who manage all customer communications. Accuracy here directly drives turn-time, margin and the quality of information the customer-facing teams rely on.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret technical data - maintenance manuals (AMM/CMM), illustrated parts catalogs (PCs), service bulletins, and ADs.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes (airframe, engine, avionics, and/or components, as applicable to the assigned shop).
• Solid cost-estimating and quoting ability, with strong attention to detail and arithmetic accuracy.
• Comfort with Corridor and work order management systems: proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple active jobs, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication for internal coordination across the shop floor, purchasing, sales, customer support, and MRO departments.
• Sound judgement and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced shop environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-5 years in aviation maintenance, MRO operations, planning, scheduling, estimating or a closely related field.
• Prior hands-on maintenance experience and/or exposure to general aviation and business aircraft.
• Experience with quoting, work order planning, or production control in a repair station environment.
• Associates degree or technical/vocational training in aviation maintenance, business, or a related field.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, accurate estimates covering labor hours, parts, consumables, shop supplies, outside/vendor services, and applicable markups.
• Prepare quotes and provide them to sales, customer support, and program management for delivery to the customer; revise and re-quote as scope changes or additional findings arise.
• Identify “over-and-above”/additional work items and route them to the responsible department or customer support manager for customer approval before work proceeds.
• Build work orders based on quotes and needed manpower throughout all departments.
• Identify and order all parts, materials and tooling requirements and coordinate with purchasing/parts on availability and lead times.
• Flag long-lead times, AOG situations, and capacity constraints that affect schedule and turn-time.
• Ensure the work order documentation is accurate through input of project.
• Work with Department Managers to build and maintain the master shop schedule, slotting inducted work into available hangar/bay space and labor capacity across all department.
• Sequence work to meet promised induction and delivery dates based on department schedules.
• Adjust the input schedule in real-time as work scope changes, parts delays, or capacity constraints arise, and communicate revised timing of the input to the affected Department Managers and CSMs.
• Provide schedule visibility and turn-time projections to Sales, CSMs, and Department Managers so they can set and manage customer expectations.
• Partner closely with Sales, CSMs and Department Managers, keeping them current on quote status, scope changes and timing so they can manage the customer relationship.
• Support input change orders and help identify variances early.
• Maintain quote logs, status reports, and turn-time metrics.
• Ensure quoting and work order practices align with FAA Part 145 repair station requirements and company quality procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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