Aviation Production Planner & Control Lead

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance provider in Wilmington, Ohio, is seeking a Production Planner to manage the production control booth for heavy maintenance operations. Responsibilities include driving project priorities, managing the Gantt chart, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, significant experience in aircraft maintenance, and an Airframe and/or Powerplant license. Strong leadership and planning skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as an A & P technician in heavy maintenance with an Associate’s degree.
• 3 years working as a Production Planner or similar role in aircraft environments.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and OEM manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production control booth for heavy maintenance check package.
• Drive production priorities and ensure adherence to project plans.
• Adjust the Return to Service plan based on project execution dynamics.

Skills

Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations

Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Planning and organizational skills

Proven ability to lead others

Capacity to make critical decisions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Airframe and/or Powerplant license

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Technology

Tools

MS Project

Advanced Excel

Job description

A leading aviation maintenance provider in Wilmington, Ohio, is seeking a Production Planner to manage the production control booth for heavy maintenance operations. Responsibilities include driving project priorities, managing the Gantt chart, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, significant experience in aircraft maintenance, and an Airframe and/or Powerplant license. Strong leadership and planning skills are essential for this role.