CONTROL BOOTH PLANNER

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services

Wilmington (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

What you will do:

This position will be responsible for managing the production control booth for the heavy maintenance check package, associated tallies, work cards and updates to the WINGS database system. This individual will serve as the primary role to drive production priorities and ensure all parties involved follow the designed plan. When necessary, this person will provide alternative plans to flow the project during execution after identification of the critical path findings. In addition, this position will manage the project Gantt chart of execution for the project plan by providing updates with the daily progress and promoting visibility to the critical path findings progress. Adjusts the Return to Service (RTS) plan with the daily dynamics of the project execution. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, or higher, as necessary.

What you need:

High School Diploma or GED
Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance or repair station environment.
5 years’ experience working as an A & P technician in a shop, line, or heavy maintenance environment with an Associate’s degree, OR 3 years’ experience working as an A & P technician in a shop, line or heavy maintenance environment and 3 years working as a Production Planner, Controller, Analyst, Specialist, or Coordinator on transport category aircraft in environments such as but not limited to, Planning, Reliability, Engineering, Maintenance Programs and Aircraft Records.
Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations or repair station environment
Proven ability to work with and lead others keeping the project team on task during stressful situations
Capacity to work independently and make critical decisions without direct supervision
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, sound knowledge of MS Project, and advanced Excel. Ability to use email.
Planning and organizational skills to effectively multi-task
Demonstrated ability to coach, persuade and problem solve with various levels of employees, management and customers to resolve conflict and maintain the success of the project
Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to 14 CFR Part 145 repair station operations and aircraft/component OEM manuals.
Airframe and/or Powerplant license