Planning Analyst

About the position

AerSale is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate all aspects of package preparation for aircraft maintenance and repair. The successful candidate will ensure that all phases of package development are completed efficiently, on time, and accurately. This role involves estimating customer-supplied work packages, preparing work packages for production, and maintaining detailed records of all work performed. The candidate will also assist management in forecasting manpower, facility, tooling, and material requirements, and will be responsible for technical writing to convert various documents into task cards for mechanic sign-offs. The position requires a proactive approach to managing multiple projects and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinate all aspects of package preparation to ensure all five phases of package development are completed efficiently on-time and accurate.
• Estimate customer supplied work packages and programs for individual skills and identify the material and tooling requirements.
• Prepare work package to go to production booth, including creating billing group matrix for cost accounting.
• Enter individual work cards into Quantum System with job description and estimated man-hour requirements.
• Produce paperwork with bar codes or attach bar code labels to customer paperwork for labor and material tracking.
• Research all technical reference data needed to accomplish work cards and attach to work deck where applicable.
• Develop aircraft master phasing chart listing all work cards to be completed by day for each check and above project.
• Update chart weekly on production floor for completed and rescheduled tasks, additional milestones, and departure dates.
• Provide aircraft post-departure analytical report as required to show each project's performance criteria.
• Assist management in forecasting all manpower, facility, tooling, and material requirements using customer provided work scopes.
• Schedule pre-induction meetings for all Maintenance and other support staff as necessary.
• Maintain a lessons learned file for each project.
• Perform technical writing to convert Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins & various documents into task cards for mechanic sign-offs.
• Turn over to production a complete work package which consists of pre-dock and contract review, work package, manpower requirements, tooling and material requirements, and all appropriate technical data attached.
• Understand and be able to accomplish the functions of all other members in the Planning office.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• A&P License preferred.
• Two (2) years' aircraft planning/pricing experience and proficiency in A.D. research.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Programs and ability to read and understand Aircraft manuals and drawings.
• Four (4) years' commercial aircraft experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Project.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft related scheduling and maintenance packages.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education Reimbursement (related field)
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and 15 Paid Time-Off Days annually