Aviation Engine Maintenance Planning Manager

GA Telesis; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis is seeking a Planning Manager to lead maintenance planning for commercial aircraft engines and modules, creating work packages, defining labor needs, and coordinating materials to meet production milestones.

This role emphasizes FAA Part 145 compliance, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain and Production teams to ensure on-time engine delivery and cost control.

Qualifications

• A&P license with 5 years of experience.
• Strong MS Office skills; Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in an MRO planning department.

Responsibilities

• Review customer work scopes, contracts, and maintenance requirements.
• Develop engine work packages based on customer requirements and manuals.
• Interpret Engine Maintenance Manuals (EMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs).
• Define required inspections, repairs, modifications, and testing.
• Prepare travelers and job cards for maintenance tasks.
• Develop and maintain detailed engine production schedules.
• Coordinate workflow through disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, testing, and shipping.
• Monitor daily engine status and identify schedule risks.
• Balance manpower requirements with production priorities.
• Support recovery plans for schedule delays.
• Identify required parts, tooling, and outside vendor services.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor parts shortages and recommend alternatives when appropriate.
• Track repair orders and vendor turnaround times.
• Coordinate with Engineering regarding repairs beyond manual limits.
• Support disposition of non-routine findings.
• Ensure engineering orders are incorporated into work packages.
• Verify planning changes are properly documented.
• Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records.
• Update ERP/MRO software with planning information.
• Ensure work packages remain current throughout the engine visit.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements.
• Follow the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and company procedures.
• Maintain document revision control.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with OEM-approved maintenance data.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

A&P License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

GA Telesis is seeking a Planning Manager to lead maintenance planning for commercial aircraft engines and modules, creating work packages, defining labor needs, and coordinating materials to meet production milestones.

This role emphasizes FAA Part 145 compliance, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain and Production teams to ensure on-time engine delivery and cost control.