Aviation Maintenance Planning Lead

snc; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Job summary

SNC is seeking an Operations Manager I to lead maintenance planning across manufacturing, production control, and inventory for our aviation programs in the Dayton, OH area. You will drive strategic initiatives, coordinate with engineering and flight operations, and manage multiple schedules to meet program goals.

You will oversee maintenance planning teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize resources while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of aviation maintenance experience in planning/production control leadership.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and continuous airworthiness maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with maintenance information systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-range maintenance plans for inspections, overhauls, replacements, and modifications.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to align schedules with demand and program goals.
• Oversee work package build, task card preparation, and induction planning for maintenance events.
• Monitor maintenance program compliance with FAA regulations, MP requirements, ADs, and SBs.
• Lead a team of maintenance planners with coaching, performance management, and development.
• Track and report KPIs: on-time induction, TAT, plan adherence, and deferred maintenance.
• Coordinate forecasting for parts, tooling, hangar slots, and labor for planned/unplanned events.
• Drive continuous improvement to planning processes and reduce schedule impacts.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Planning leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management/Engineering

Tools

Maintenance information systems

Job description

SNC is seeking an Operations Manager I to lead maintenance planning across manufacturing, production control, and inventory for our aviation programs in the Dayton, OH area. You will drive strategic initiatives, coordinate with engineering and flight operations, and manage multiple schedules to meet program goals.

You will oversee maintenance planning teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize resources while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency in a hybrid work setting.