Aviation Maintenance Planner I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an entry-level Material Planner I in Dayton, OH to support material planning, supply management, and manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and ensure seamless flow of materials across the product lifecycle.

This role involves reviewing maintenance work packages, coordinating with Engineering and Maintenance, and using MRO software to track parts and data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 0–2 years in a related field.
• Aviation maintenance planning or similar experience.
• Awareness of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance programs.
• Awareness of maintenance tracking and MRO software systems.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and other technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and issue detailed maintenance work packages, task cards, and job routings for scheduled inspections and repairs.
• Forecast and plan long-range maintenance requirements based on aircraft utilization and regulatory directives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Materials/Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to ensure parts and data are available.
• Maintain and update maintenance tracking systems to reflect current aircraft status.
• Analyze maintenance program data to identify trends and optimize task packaging.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins.
• Prepare and present maintenance forecasts, capacity plans, and status reports to leadership.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections with accurate documentation.

Skills

Aviation planning

FAA regulations awareness

Maintenance data interpretation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics

A&P certification

Tools

MRO software

Maintenance tracking systems

Job description

Are you experienced in material planning, supply management, and manufacturing processes? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Material Planner I, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless flow of materials throughout the product lifecycle. This entry-level position will allow you to gain experience in material planning, supply chain management, and manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with various teams to meet production and delivery schedules, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and issue detailed maintenance work packages, task cards, and job routings for scheduled inspections (A/B/C/D checks), unscheduled repairs, and modifications. Forecast and plan long-range maintenance requirements based on aircraft utilization, maintenance program intervals, and regulatory directives (ADs/SBs). Coordinate with Engineering, Materials/Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to ensure parts, tooling, and technical data are available prior to work execution. Maintain and update maintenance tracking systems to reflect current aircraft status and upcoming requirements. Analyze maintenance program data to identify trends, optimize task packaging, and support planned maintenance and modification requirements. Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and company/customer maintenance directives. Participate in maintenance program reviews, reliability meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare and present maintenance forecasts, capacity plans, and status reports to leadership. Support audits and regulatory inspections by ensuring accurate and complete maintenance records/documentation.

Qualifications – You Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent 0‑2 years of experience in a related field. Aviation maintenance planning or similar experience. Awareness of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance programs. Awareness of maintenance tracking and MRO software systems. Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and other technical documentation. Excellent organizational, communication, and cross‑functional coordination skills.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field of study.
• Experience with Boeing 747‑8 maintenance activities.
• A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certification.
• Prior experience in a Part 145 repair station or airline maintenance planning environment.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Requires standing for a significant portion of the work shift.
• Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is a Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.