Strategic Long-Range Planner

PSA Airlines•Charlotte, NC

32d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Strategic Long-Range Planner you will impact PSA Airlines’ growth by decision modeling, analytical reporting, data management and Maintenance forecasting to support successful implementation of PSA’s maintenance requirements. The Strategic Long-Range Planner will utilize historical and predictive modeling in creating the Maintenance Planning Playbook to define and optimize the Heavy, Intermediate, and Line Maintenance Footprint.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent amount of work experience.
2 years Aviation Maintenance Planning experience to include LINE Maintenance Planning, and Maintenance Operations Planning.
Working knowledge of aircraft inspections and maintenance programs.
Experience with Programs Planning, and Inventory Planning Methodology.
Advanced forecasting and modeling skills.
Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel: Vlookup, Pivot Table, Complex Formulas, Advanced formatting.
Ability to speak/read/write in English.
If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.
Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel: Vlookup, Pivot Table, Complex Formulas, Advanced formatting, comparing large amounts of data and referencing several data sets.
Long Range Planning Methodology experience.
Three years of A&P experience and currently compliant with CRF 65 or equivalent military experience

Responsibilities

Performs strategy formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation of aircraft maintenance plans to optimize efficiency and minimize cost.
Leads weekly and other periodic reviews of Airframe activity including detailed analysis of past and future data to assess fleet, program, labor, and facility trends and efforts to improve event opportunity and asset management.
Capacity and Demand modeling to include Annual, 5-Year, and 10-Year Maintenance Plan.
Develop Long-Range Material Forecasting model to smooth out demand over a rolling 24-month period.
Optimize aircraft maintenance visit scenario modeling to minimize aircraft downtime, reduce costs, and maximize fleet utilization.
Provides detailed analysis of check visit performance to plan.
Communicates and reviews performance with Tech Ops Support Teams to support continuous improvement.
Communicates and coordinates maintenance allocation requirements vital to support maintenance check activity with senior Tech Ops, Network Planning, and Finance Leadership.
Communicates and coordinates Heavy & Intermediate Check plans and requirements with Supply Chain Leaders and internal and external facilities to ensure advance planning and preparation to support requirements.
Meets regularly with Planning and Production leadership and associated support departments to ensure alignment of activities with Check plans and requirements.
Develop implementation plans for system-wide maintenance capabilities embracing the Maintenance Footprint, Manpower, and facilities around long and short-term aircraft maintenance requirements.
Preparation of fleet plans, HMV, Line Maintenance, and Hangar scheduled plans in a timely and consistent manner to allow efficient execution of plans by production.
Cross-functional integration with all Tech Ops Leaders to achieve desired goals.
Develop and maintain Monthly and Annual Maintenance Planning performance reports.

Benefits

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
401(k) with company match
American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
Premium dental coverage
Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
Family planning and fertility treatment
LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional