Aviation Maintenance Planning Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks a seasoned Maintenance Planning Lead to develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-range maintenance plans for inspections, overhauls, component replacements, and modifications. You will coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to align schedules with demand and program goals.

The role oversees work package build, induction planning, and ensures compliance with FAA regulations, MP requirements, ADs, and SBs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 7+ years of aviation maintenance experience, with time in a planning, maintenance and/or production control leadership role.
• Working knowledge of relevant FAA regulations and continuous airworthiness maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with maintenance information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-range maintenance plans for scheduled inspections, component/engine overhauls, component replacements, and modifications.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to align schedules with operational demand and program goals.
• Oversee work package build, task card preparation, and induction planning for maintenance and modification events.
• Monitor maintenance program compliance in accordance with FAA regulations, Maintenance Program (MP) requirements, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Service Bulletins (SBs).
• Lead a team of maintenance planners—providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Track and report key performance indicators including on-time induction, TAT (turnaround time), plan adherence, and deferred maintenance.
• Coordinate forecasting for parts, tooling, hangar slots, and labor to support planned and unplanned maintenance events.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning processes and reduce negative schedule impacts.

Skills

Aviation maintenance planning

Cross-functional leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Maintenance information systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Maintenance information systems

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks a seasoned Maintenance Planning Lead to develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-range maintenance plans for inspections, overhauls, component replacements, and modifications. You will coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to align schedules with demand and program goals.

The role oversees work package build, induction planning, and ensures compliance with FAA regulations, MP requirements, ADs, and SBs.