Aviation Maintenance Planner I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an entry-level Material Planner I to help ensure the smooth flow of materials across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and QA to meet production schedules and support aircraft program needs.

The role offers exposure to maintenance planning, supply chain management, and manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn and grow within the SNC enterprise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0‑2 years of experience in aviation maintenance planning or related field.
• 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 inspections and repairs.
• Forecast and plan long-range maintenance requirements based on aircraft utilization, maintenance program intervals, and regulatory directives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Materials/Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to ensure parts, tooling, and 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.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Reading maintenance manuals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRO software systems

Job description

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.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next‑generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

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.

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.

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.

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 an 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.