Aviation Maintenance Planner III – Scheduling & Compliance

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

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.