Aircraft Maintenance Planner

AVIATION ADVISOR INC; Kenosha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Advisor, Inc. in Kenosha, WI is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join our team. The candidate must be highly organized, self-reliant, proactive, and detail oriented, with a strong initiative mindset.

We offer growth opportunities, a generous benefits package, and a professional environment. The role reports to the Director of Maintenance and focuses on coordinating maintenance, including away-from-base work, ensuring aircraft mechanical status, and timely repairs

Qualifications

• Highly organized and self-driven professional.
• Able to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, including away-from-base assignments.
• Monitor mechanical status of operating aircraft and availability under maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance: inspections, diagnostics, repairs per Federal Regulations.
• Provide current follow-up for deferred repairs to ensure timely action.
• Apply proper use of tools, gauges, and instruments for duties.

Skills

Highly organized

Self-reliant

Proactive

Detail oriented

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Travel readiness

Education

A&P License

Job description

Our Kenosha, WI corporate office is searching for an experiencedAircraft Maintenance Plannerto join our team! The selected candidate must be extremely organized, self-reliant, proactive, and detail oriented. We are looking for a \"go-getter\" and someone who takes initiative. For the selected candidate, we will provide the opportunity for growth, a generous benefit package and a professional environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is a direct reporting position to the Director of Maintenanceand is responsible for coordinating maintenance, which may be requiredaway from home base with the aircraft.

Must be aware of the mechanical status of all operating aircraft and thegeneral status and expected availability of all aircraft undergoingmaintenance.

Perform routine aircraft maintenance to include inspections,troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair of air frame and engine systems inaccordance with Federal Regulations.

Will be responsible to provide a current and continuing follow-up system ofdeferred repairs to ensure positive corrective action is made on a timelybasis.

Must demonstrate efficient use and application of tools, gauges,instruments, etc. necessary for accomplishment of duties as assigned.

Interpretation of technical manuals, instructions, schematics and drawings,AD's, service bulletins and implementation of established maintenanceprocedures.

Ensure personal compliance with Aviation Advisor, Inc. safety standards.

Requirements:

Technical experience: General Aviation: 3+ years, Jet Aircraft: 1+ years (Preferred)

Applicants not possessing A&P License considered. Please include additional relevant experience

Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to travel when necessary

Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Aviation Advisor, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Aviation Advisor, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.