Aviation Maintenance Planner: Schedule Aircraft & Upgrades

American Airlines; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Discounts on travel and accommodations

Job summary

American Airlines in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Planner to analyze workflows and schedule aircraft maintenance, engines, and renovations. The role involves coordinating preservation painting releases and ensuring compliance with airworthiness directives.

Responsibilities include analyzing renovation needs, coordinating related activities, and training junior planners. You should be prepared for outdoor work, rotating shifts, and DOT drug testing as required by the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 1 of: FAA-certified aircraft maintenance school completion, 2-year college diploma in aircraft maintenance, or 2 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and/or flight ops.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather per safety rules.
• Willing to work more hours during operational needs, including weather delays.
• Able to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off.
• DOT drug test and background checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Workflow and workload analysis, scheduling of aircraft, engines or related renovations.
• Coordinate, schedule and manage preservation painting releases.
• Analyze and schedule new and deferred renovation requirements.
• Coordinate activities to support preservation and airworthiness directive compliance.
• Support and train new planners and provide on-the-job training as needed.
• Perform additional duties within the department as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading & writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-year college diploma in aircraft maintenance

Job description

American Airlines in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Planner to analyze workflows and schedule aircraft maintenance, engines, and renovations. The role involves coordinating preservation painting releases and ensuring compliance with airworthiness directives.

Responsibilities include analyzing renovation needs, coordinating related activities, and training junior planners. You should be prepared for outdoor work, rotating shifts, and DOT drug testing as required by the company.