Aircraft Maintenance & Fleet Planner

Pacific Coast Jet; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Coast Jet seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee operational readiness, maintenance planning, and budget performance for the fleet. You will manage 12-, 6-, and 1-month forecasts, coordinate inspections, and serve as the main contact among Dispatch, owners, and external vendors.

You will lead a cross-functional team in a hybrid Oakland-based role, travel as needed, and ensure compliance with Part 135/91 requirements while supporting AOG responses and vendor oversight.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience; 2+ years in supervisory/coordinator/fleet planning roles.
• Experience in Part 135 and/or Part 145 turbine-powered aircraft operations.
• Working knowledge of CAMP and Corridor maintenance tracking systems.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, OPS specs, and maintenance documentation standards for Part 135/91.
• Experience working with external MRO vendors and managing multi-vendor maintenance events.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to maintain flexible availability for a 24/7 flight operation.
• Willingness to travel off-site for vendor oversight or maintenance coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own operational readiness, RTS performance, and budget adherence for all assigned aircraft.
• Be primary liaison for fleet across Dispatch, DOM, VP Maintenance, owners, and vendors.
• Monitor active maintenance events and keep real-time aircraft status, discrepancies, and AOG conditions.
• Track recurring issues; initiate root-cause investigations and coordinate fixes.
• Develop and maintain rolling 12-, 6-, and 1-month maintenance forecasts.
• Coordinate inspections, component overhauls, and AD compliance to minimize disruption.
• Ensure material readiness, tooling, and vendor scheduling for planned events.
• Conduct weekly briefs with co-Manager to align on fleet status and upcoming events.
• Audit vendor documentation prior to RTS authorization.
• Track cost data and report budget variances monthly to DOM and VP Maintenance.
• Manage active AOG events and coordinate vendor/owner communications.
• Review maintenance records for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical

Communication skills

MS Office suite

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate

Tools

CAMP

Corridor

Job description

Pacific Coast Jet seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee operational readiness, maintenance planning, and budget performance for the fleet. You will manage 12-, 6-, and 1-month forecasts, coordinate inspections, and serve as the main contact among Dispatch, owners, and external vendors.

You will lead a cross-functional team in a hybrid Oakland-based role, travel as needed, and ensure compliance with Part 135/91 requirements while supporting AOG responses and vendor oversight.