Aviation Maintenance Planning Lead

Endeavor Air; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

OPR program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Endeavor Air, a Delta Air Lines subsidiary, seeks a Supervisor, Maintenance Planning to lead the Maintenance Planning team in the OCC. You will supervise six Planners, guide daily tasks, and ensure timely maintenance execution in coordination with engineering, planning, and operations.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with 2nd shift hours and willingness to travel for base visits. A Bachelor’s degree and aircraft maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in maintenance planning is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• 2nd shift hours from 4pm to midnight.
• 5 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and airline operations.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in speech and writing, and intermediate level computer skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling a high volume of multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail in making timely operational decisions.
• Must be capable of producing senior level reports relative to fleet scheduling and forecast requirements.
• Must be willing to work weekends, some evenings/nights, and holidays.
• Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, etc. not more than 30 lbs.
• Some company travel and overnight visits to the Maintenance Bases to observe overnight work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the designated Maintenance Planners and provide guidance on daily job functions, shift scheduling, payroll, training, and evaluations.
• Perform routine audits of maintenance systems to ensure accuracy and timely schedule maintenance.
• Coordinate activities for new aircraft arrivals and transfers within the fleet.
• Ensure timely execution of Daily RON Maintenance visits, Extended Visits, Mod Lines, and major component plans.
• Monitor maintenance capacity requirements and adjust flight schedules accordingly.
• Oversee completion of MEL, NEF, CDL, TRENDs, and related maintenance tasks.
• Maintain staffing levels across Maintenance Planning positions.
• Monitor operations to route aircraft to support irregular operations while protecting maintenance plans.
• Notify management of scheduling conflicts or material shortages.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Schedule coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Computerized maintenance systems

MS Office

Job description

Endeavor Air, a Delta Air Lines subsidiary, seeks a Supervisor, Maintenance Planning to lead the Maintenance Planning team in the OCC. You will supervise six Planners, guide daily tasks, and ensure timely maintenance execution in coordination with engineering, planning, and operations.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with 2nd shift hours and willingness to travel for base visits. A Bachelor’s degree and aircraft maintenance experience are preferred.