Aviation Planning & Repair Supervisor

FTAI Aviation; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation is seeking an experienced Planning & Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee production planning, repair workflow, inventory management, and operational reporting for our Component Repair business. You will coordinate priorities across departments, monitor bottlenecks, and deliver accurate status updates to leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in related roles, aerospace/mro experience preferred, and strong Excel/ERP/MRP skills to drive efficiency and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years in project management, production planning, supply chain or operations.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, MRO, manufacturing, or repair ops preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Advanced Excel and experience with reports, dashboards, metrics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee component repairs from receiving through final shipment and track work order status.
• Monitor movement of components between departments and identify bottlenecks and risks.
• Coordinate production priorities with cross-functional teams to meet delivery goals.
• Follow up on delays and drive corrective actions to reduce turnaround time.
• Develop and distribute operational dashboards and performance metrics.
• Provide timely status updates to management and leadership on schedules and shortages.
• Partner with Inventory Coordinator to maintain inventory accuracy and stock levels.
• Analyze usage trends and support inventory planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, and internal stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Support continuous improvement on repair cycles, planning, and efficiency.
• Establish reporting processes to improve accountability and decision-making.
• Assist leadership with forecasting and resource allocation.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Operations management

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

FTAI Aviation is seeking an experienced Planning & Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee production planning, repair workflow, inventory management, and operational reporting for our Component Repair business. You will coordinate priorities across departments, monitor bottlenecks, and deliver accurate status updates to leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in related roles, aerospace/mro experience preferred, and strong Excel/ERP/MRP skills to drive efficiency and on-time delivery.