Aviation Maintenance Planner III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

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

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Material Planner III to align materials and schedules with production goals in a fast-paced aviation maintenance environment. You will forecast requirements, coordinate with Engineering, Materials, and Maintenance, and ensure parts and data are available before work starts.

You will mentor less-experienced planners, analyze maintenance program data, and support audits while maintaining FAA compliance and tracking systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred in Aviation Maintenance or related field.
• 4+ years aviation maintenance planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance programs.
• Experience with maintenance tracking and MRO software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue maintenance work packages, task cards, and routings for inspections and repairs.
• Forecast long-range maintenance requirements based on utilization and directives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and QA to ensure parts and data are available.
• Maintain maintenance tracking systems and reflect current aircraft status.
• Present forecasts and status reports to leadership.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections with complete documentation.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Maintenance tracking

Technical documentation reading

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor in Aviation Maintenance/Engineering

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

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 III, you will ensure that materials and schedules are aligned with production goals. Your extensive experience will help optimize supply chain operations, prevent material shortages, and drive efficiencies across the board. You will guide less experienced planners and collaborate with high-level stakeholders.

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.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to other planners/stakeholders, providing guidance on complex planning scenarios.
• 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 required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of aviation maintenance planning experience or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with maintenance tracking and MRO software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, ADs, SBs, and other technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Boeing 747-8 maintenance activities.
• A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certification strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a Part 145 repair station or airline maintenance planning environment.
• Familiarity with reliability programs and continuing analysis & surveillance systems (CASS).

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.