Aviation Maintenance Planner I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Plannning professional to develop and sustain maintenance work packages, schedule inspections, and coordinate across Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to ensure parts and data are ready before work begins.

You will forecast long-range maintenance requirements, analyze program data for trends, and support audits by maintaining accurate records while ensuring FAA compliance. Hybrid work options available in Vandalia, OH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in aviation maintenance planning or related field preferred.
• Experience reading maintenance manuals and technical docs.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance programs.
• Experience with maintenance tracking/MRO software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and issue detailed maintenance work packages, task cards, and job routings for inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• 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 before work.
• Maintain and update maintenance tracking systems to reflect current aircraft status and requirements.
• Analyze maintenance program data to identify trends and optimize task packaging.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Maintenance tracking systems

MRO software

Job description

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.