Aircraft Maintenance Planner

AAR Corp; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR Corp. is seeking a Production Planner to develop, implement, monitor and report on maintenance projects across long, medium and short-range horizons.

You will liaise between customers and maintenance divisions, coordinate milestones, and standardize workflows to boost efficiency. Responsibilities include tracking progress, preparing work packages, forecasting inventory, and collaborating with maintenance, supply chain and engineering teams to ensure on-time, budget-conscious execution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional education or relevant technical training is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in standard English.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance tracking software.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional and courteous interpersonal skills to interact with employees across all departments and external customers.
• Previous experience in maintenance planning, data entry, or similar operational support role within the aviation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and AAR Airline Maintenance divisions, ensuring clear communication regarding aircraft maintenance status, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate and support aircraft maintenance flow by assigning, monitoring, and updating project milestones throughout the maintenance cycle.
• Develop, implement, and maintain planning templates to standardize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Track and manage project progress for each aircraft visit, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive maintenance workload packages to ensure technicians have clear, accurate instructions and documentation.
• Forecast inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels, appropriate inventory mix, and overall program efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including maintenance, supply chain, and engineering - to ensure seamless execution of maintenance projects.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Prioritization / time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

AAR Corp. is seeking a Production Planner to develop, implement, monitor and report on maintenance projects across long, medium and short-range horizons.

You will liaise between customers and maintenance divisions, coordinate milestones, and standardize workflows to boost efficiency. Responsibilities include tracking progress, preparing work packages, forecasting inventory, and collaborating with maintenance, supply chain and engineering teams to ensure on-time, budget-conscious execution.