Maintenance Planner

About the position

As a Maintenance Planner you will impact PSA Airlines' growth by overseeing that the aircraft maintenance program tasks are executed, performed, and completed in an effective and efficient manner. You will be responsible for monitoring, planning and scheduling aircraft maintenance requirements within the mid-range dates (8-30 days) of the maintenance plan.

Responsibilities

• Review forecasted maintenance requirements and strategically build work packages that maximizes task yield, optimizes station capabilities and capacity, and provides full compliance with all maintenance requirements.
• Develop and maintain Fleet plans and schedules for work package visits that optimizes maintenance program and days between scheduled maintenance.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain the upcoming component-forecasting schedules to ensure component demand is met.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Operation Planners (MOPs for efficient scheduling of routed aircraft to accomplish work packages.
• Monitor and schedule all Deferred Maintenance Items (NEFs & DAIs).
• Make timely decisions on schedule changes to resolve conflicts between the aircraft maintenance schedule and the daily operational OH_MTX RON schedule.
• Level loading upcoming maintenance check requirements to ensuring maximizing the Maintenance Program.
• Utilize company computer systems for the routing and coordination of aircraft into assigned overnight stations.
• Work closely with Fleet Administration personnel in tracking and scheduling fault identified maintenance items, in addition to permanent and temporary repairs.
• Coordinate with internal, functional departments to ensure parts, material, tooling and manpower are available for the work to be scheduled.
• Ensure all specified policies, practices and procedures are complied with.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must have entry level to moderate computer knowledge with moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years' experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling/planning/programs or relative field.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military experience.
• Three years of A&P experience and currently compliant with CRF 65 strongly preferred.
• Post-secondary education in technical, vocational or academic fields of study.

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.