Fleet Management Planner

V2X Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. is seeking a FM Planner to support the Aviation Operations Center at Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, TX. You will monitor aircraft maintenance, coordinate with field staff and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with FAR 91.405 and OEM requirements.

The role requires independent work, attention to safety, and the ability to forecast maintenance events and downtime estimates. Occasional travel and shift flexibility are expected as part of mission support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (preferred)
• Experience with monitoring aircraft maintenance of diversified fleets and remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maintenance activity for multiple aircraft within an operational area.
• Coordinate with FM Lead, mechanics, and subcontractors on maintenance issues.
• Maintain Aircraft Daily Status Report and update MRO tracking system.
• Develop inspection and maintenance event lists for cost quotes.
• Monitor costs, schedules, and on-time delivery of maintenance events.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year technical trade school / military training

FAA A&P license (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

The FM Planner is responsible to the FM Lead for performing duties assigned. Exercises independent judgment and possesses abilities sufficient to monitor maintenance activity of multiple aircraft within an operational area and react to maintenance related issues with company mechanics and subcontractors. Employee consults with the FM Lead where departures from standard practices are involved. This position is a full-time responsibility and must be located at the main operating site, Aviation Operations Center (AOC) at Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas.

• Has the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Informs and discusses aircraft and maintenance issues with FM Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Manager, V2X Management Staff and customer representatives as necessary.
• Maintains strict adherence to airworthiness directives and OEM requirements.
• Performs tasking outlined in FAR 91.405(a) and assists with FAR 91.405(b) entries for aircraft return to service
• Manages aircraft maintenance utilizing data within current MRO tracking system.
• Documents aircraft status throughout the day in MRO tracking system and updates the Aircraft Daily Status Report.
• Builds detailed list of inspection and maintenance events; incorporates the list into a bid package that is supplied to the Acquisition Section to obtain cost quotes.
• Assists in monitoring and coordinating costs, schedule, and on-time delivery of all ongoing aircraft maintenance events including special projects.
• Assists in expediting service supplier support / part(s) / material(s) when required for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) aircraft unscheduled maintenance events.
• Assists Vertex field site mechanics and subcontractors with technical issues, directing them to the appropriate maintenance technical staff for assistance.
• Assists in forecasting significant scheduled maintenance inspections and life limited component overhauls and retirements; provides aircraft downtime estimates to FM Lead.
• Ensures compliance with company and contract policies and procedures and ethics programs.
• Assists in resolving conflicts, discrepancies or omissions related to technical guidance.
• Ensures compliance with all safety precautions.
• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours.
• Travels as required to support program and mission requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in an office setting is required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms as well as push and pull items. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (preferred)
• Experience with monitoring aircraft maintenance of diversified, as well as remotely located, aircraft fleet.
• Experience shall be in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months; shall possess a working knowledge of the applicable Federal Aviation Administration’s Regulations (FAR) and its application to aircraft support and maintenance events.

Knowledges, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

Must be able to:

• Have knowledge and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, to include Outlook, Excel and OneNote.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and electronically.
• The ability to work within a team environment that requires collaborative support.
• A positive attitude and flexibility to support changing priorities.

What We Bring

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee Benefits Include The Following

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.