Base Maintenance Planner (NJUS)

NetJets; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

NetJets in Columbus, OH seeks a Base Maintenance Planner to optimize scheduled aircraft maintenance, minimize downtime, and control costs. You will coordinate with Flight Operations, Base Station Managers, Suppliers, and MCC to align maintenance with peak flight periods and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in maintenance planning, an Associate's in Aviation, and proficiency with MS Excel, MS Outlook, and NetJets tracking systems.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Outlook, Business Objects, Maintenance Manuals and NetJets systems.
• FAA or aviation operations knowledge is a plus.
• 2–4 years of maintenance planning experience in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish a long-term base maintenance plan (0–12 months).
• Plan short- and long-term maintenance and component changes with Line Planning.
• Develop work packages for maintenance bases with required resources.
• Coordinate with Base Stations and third-party providers for scheduled work.
• Review maintenance programs to identify planning improvements and fleet campaigns.
• Monitor interval usage and resolve scheduling conflicts with Master Schedulers.
• Support additional projects that affect financial and operational metrics.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Maintenance planning

Planning & forecasting

NetJets system

Education

Associate's in Aviation

Job description

Join the NetJets Team

NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Purpose of Position

The Base Maintenance Planner plans scheduled maintenance to reduce the impact of aircraft maintenance, maximizing event yields while minimizing downtime and cost. This role coordinates planning activities with Flight Operations, Base Station Managers, Suppliers, Materials, MCC, and Line Planning. The planner will also schedule maintenance events around peak flight periods to ensure aircraft availability meets operational needs and will ensure compliance with NetJets Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs, Continuous Inspection Programs, or Regulatory Requirements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Creates, maintains, and publishes the long term base maintenance plan (0 to 12 months) that meets operational needs while maximizing yield and reducing cost, all while providing maximum aircraft availability.
• Plans and schedules both short and long term maintenance requirements and time-limited component changes, while working closely with Line Planning to plan Deferred Maintenance Items.
• Develops work packages for NetJets designated Maintenance Base Stations, considering requirements such as maintenance skills, tools, materials, available man-hours, and ground time.
• Acts as a single point of contact for coordination with designated Base Stations to ensure aircraft requiring maintenance tasks are properly planned and communicated with third party maintenance providers.
• Reviews the scheduled maintenance program for opportunities to improve planning, including task escalation, optimizing repairs, and fleet campaigns.
• Monitors inspection interval utilization and communicates with Master Schedulers to resolve potential scheduling conflicts. Carries out aircraft improvements in accordance with warranty coverage and provides feedback on fleet compliance and inspection programs.
• Completes additional projects, campaigns, and initiatives as required to enhance company or department goals which directly affect financial and operational metrics.

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Education

Associate's in Aviation

Years of Experience

2-4 years of experience

Core Competencies

Service-Oriented, Curiosity, Collaboration, Adaptability, Strives For Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• A working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Outlook, Business Objects, Maintenance Manuals, Planning & Forecasting Techniques, and NetJets Maintenance tracking system.
• Desirable but not required: FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate and/or a 4-year college degree in Business or Aviation related fields.

How NetJets Supports You

NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no-cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers.

Our comprehensive suite of benefits includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by NetJets. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match.
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support