Aircraft Maintenance Planner

ADP, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Dothan, AL, is seeking a Production Planner with experience in aviation maintenance planning to verify Work Packages, manage task cards, and coordinate with Production Control.

The role requires knowledge of MPDs and OEM documentation, plus strong research, communication, and organizational skills to support timely maintenance delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Has had recent production planning experience for at least 3 years.
• Diversified maintenance experience on large aircraft with an Air Carrier, Commercial Operator or Certified Repair Station.
• Familiar with MPDs, technical procedural and schematic OEM maintenance documentation.
• Proficient with online research and usage of OEM portals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies Work Package against Workscope, Tally, Pre-draw lists, Task Cards; communicates with Customer any discrepancies; researches Service Bulletin and ADs; completes data in the company’s information system.
• Research MPDs and other OEM/FAA requirements for relevant Task Cards and their inclusion based on Workscope.
• Support The Production Control Supervisor managing Task Card definitions and Opening Work Orders.
• Support Production Supervisor in Work Package Acceptance reproduction of all required maintenance package documentation; set up production booth boards by zones and skills.
• Analyzes aircraft requirements to ensure concurrent maintenance can be planned, material requirements identified, tooling available and scheduled.
• Coordinate with IPC to ensure timely arrival and location of parts for time-limited maintenance.
• Communicate and work with Production Control Manager.
• Conduct periodic audits of technical documents for tasks as project progresses.
• Maintain a highly organized work environment.
• Strive for continuous improvement in execution and delivery of work.
• Support Manager, Production Planning & Control with other business activities as needed.
• Be a positive example through professional behavior, integrity, and compliance with policies.

Skills

MPDs

OEM maintenance docs

Online research

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED or OJT

Aviation Management degree

Airframe & Powerplant certificate

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies Work Package against Workscope, Tally, Pre-draw lists, Task Cards provided by Customer; communicates with Customer any discrepancies; researches Service Bulletin and ADs required; completes data and enters into company’s information system.
• Research MPDs and other OEM/FAA requirements for relevant Task Cards and their inclusion based on Workscope.
• Support The Production Control Supervisor managing Task Card definitions and Opening Work Orders.
• Support Production Supervisor in Work Package Acceptance reproduction of all required maintenance package documentation. Sets up production booth working boards by zones and skills for each aircraft as required.
• Analyzes aircraft requirements for applicable aircraft in order to ensure concurrent maintenance requirements can be planned, material requirements are identified, tooling is available and scheduled.
• Coordinate with IPC to ensure timely arrival and location of parts required to accomplish time limited maintenance.
• Communicate and work closely with Production Control Manager.
• Conducts periodic audits of the technical documents for the respective tasks as the project progresses.
• Maintain a highly organized work environment.
• Strive for continuous improvement in execution and delivery of work.
• Support the Manager, Production Planning & Control with other business activities as needed.
• Be a positive example at all times; through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company and compliance with its policies.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED or OJT. Preferably has a degree in Aviation Management and/or has Held a mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant for commercial aircraft.

EXPERIENCE: Has had recent production planning experience for at least 3 years. Has had diversified maintenance experience on large aircraft with an Air Carrier, Commercial Operator or Certified Repair Station.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Extensive familiarity with MPDs, technical procedural and schematic OEM maintenance documentation.

Proficient Computer user with working knowledge of online research and usage of OEM portals.

Good written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a good understanding of where to find relevant information .