AVIATION PLANNER

Dassault Falcon Jet; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Dassault Falcon Jet in Melbourne, FL seeks a full-time Planner to create and publish maintenance plans aligned with our service network. You will coordinate with customers and internal teams to convert requirements into executable work packages for on-time execution.

Responsibilities include capacity planning, sequencing tasks, and monitoring performance against plans. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, tooling, and materials management within a high-profile MRO facility.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of direct aviation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings and interpret specs.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills for capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current database of work center capacities, shifts, and manpower.
• Perform capacity planning and
• Develop work packages considering tooling, materials, and downtime.
• Coordinate with customers and cross-functional teams to execute plans.

Skills

Aviation experience

Data-driven scheduling

Communication skills

Education

A&P License Preferred

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Join Dassault Falcon Jet newly opened state-of-the-art flagship Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) in Melbourne, Florida. Dassault Falcon Jet will serve customers across North and South America and beyond, the complex will accommodate all current Falcon models, (including the new, ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, the largest purpose-built business jet), and will be capable of performing major maintenance and modifications on up to 18 Falcon models.

Dassault Falcon Jet in Melbourne, FL is seeking a full time Planner who is responsible for creating, maintaining, and publishing maintenance plans that meet DFJ Service Network operational needs while maximizing yield and reducing costs. The Planner plans and schedules both short and long-term maintenance requirements while working closely with our customers and internal cross-functional teams. Develops work packages by considering specific requirements such as maintenance skills, tooling, materials, available man-hours, and down-time. Provides feedback on compliance and inspection programs by monitoring, analyzing, communicating, and elaborating individual customer projects into executable game plans that can be handed off to Operations for execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains current database of work center capacities, shifts, and manpower requirements for jobs and projects.
• Performs "simulated" and "what if" capacity planning for Sales as needed.
• Develops and sequences tasks utilizing flow charts to efficiently accomplish the aircraft maintenance work scope.
• Recommends possible solutions to capacity problems to Customer Program Management and Operations Management (special shifts, contractors, etc.)
• Identifies material requirements on sold work packages and orders accordingly based on JIT (just in time) principles. Tracks and reports any material delivery issues to all departments prior to aircraft arrival.
• Defines, monitors, and revises standard resource requirements such as tooling, technical data, labor hours and materials for tasks associated with maintenance activities.
• Assembles the work order package including but not limited to maintenance forms, inspection forms, service bulletins, checklists, technical data and engineering.
• Communicates with customers, vendors, maintenance operations managers and various other department managers to support customer needs as required.
• Assist Sales in determining special lead time or down time requirements for proposed projects; provides data input to support preparation of sales proposals.
• Provides Gant Charts to Sales, P.M.'s or A.O.M.'s for proposals and planning.
• Monitors actual performance vs. planned performance by work center, to keep capacity planning current.
• Observes company rules and regulations and safety policy as they apply to the Planning and Scheduling Department.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years direct broad experience in aviation.
• A&P License Preferred
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to organize and follow multiple complex projects.
• Mathematical competency.
• Strong personal computer knowledge, including MS Office and scheduling software experience required.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to use quantitative data in a labor scheduling model to assist management in resolving complex decision‑making situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position typically falls between $75,000 to $99,000 per year. This position is not eligible for overtime. This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus or relocation assistance. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon‑specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.

Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.

We are committed to finding the best, brightest, and most dedicated individuals in the aviation industry. Our employees are the key to our success. Soar with us.

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