Line Planner – Aircraft Maintenance | Health & Travel Perks

United; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee travel privileges

Job summary

United Airlines in Chicago is seeking a Line Planner to coordinate scheduled maintenance activities, ensure bay capacity and tool access, and provide guidance to engineering and FAA functions for line events.

The role requires strong data analysis, reading maintenance manuals and IPCs, excellent communication, and availability for a 24/7 schedule with up to 10% travel. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with 2+ years in aircraft maintenance preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years in aircraft maintenance
• Ability to work a 24/7 schedule including weekends/holidays
• Up to 10% travel required
• Strong knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance processes
• Reading and interpreting Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Detailed Parts Inventory, and Engineering reports
• Excellent communication, written, and computer skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and be thorough
• Adaptability to continuous change
• Teamwork ability
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate scheduled maintenance requirements for maintenance programs.
• Represent recovery, support, and coordination of approved and routine maintenance including bay capacity, office, materials, and tooling access to achieve scheduled events.
• Provide guidance to aircraft engineering and FAA function for scheduled maintenance events.
• Coordinate and schedule unavailable aircraft and line hold work group plans; prioritize and mentor maintenance.
• Access and maintain manuals and IPCs.
• Analyze data sets of line and base maintenance capabilities and scheduling tasks.
• Ensure safety, quality in line with SMS and organizational goals.
• Support and maintain metrics and understand their day-to-day relation.
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance Manuals

IPC access

Job description

United Airlines in Chicago is seeking a Line Planner to coordinate scheduled maintenance activities, ensure bay capacity and tool access, and provide guidance to engineering and FAA functions for line events.

The role requires strong data analysis, reading maintenance manuals and IPCs, excellent communication, and availability for a 24/7 schedule with up to 10% travel. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with 2+ years in aircraft maintenance preferred.