Maintenance Planning Manager

National Air Cargo Group Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Airlines in Orlando is seeking a Maintenance Planning Manager to lead planning and forecasting for aircraft maintenance within the Maintenance department. The role reports to the Director of Maintenance and focuses on coordinating maintenance with Line and Heavy Maintenance to ensure timely execution.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of scheduling maintenance experience, strong FAA regulation knowledge, and the ability to supervise planning staff while ensuring compliance with SMS

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years of experience in a position responsible for scheduling maintenance.
• Solid background and in-depth knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to maintenance programs and procedures, aircraft maintenance systems and aircraft routing.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in supervisory capacity maintaining or scheduling maintenance on the same category and class of aircraft as the Company operates.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations of 49 CFR Parts 25, 43, 65, 91, 121.
• Keep a valid passport.
• Airframe and Powerplant License Preferred.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Authorization to work in the US is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS), as required.
• Completes Initial Level 1 SMS Training and maintain currency as outlined in the SMS Manual, Chapter 4.
• Supervises and trains all Line Planning personnel.
• Performs personnel evaluations.
• Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for planning/programs department.
• Forecasts and plans aircraft maintenance requirements.
• Coordinates maintenance requirements with Line Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, and Materials to ensure completion of maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for Line Planning Department processes. Must identify changes to enhance departmental process quality and submit Revision Requests for policy/procedure changes.
• Reviews MRB/MPD when new revisions are issued.
• Ensures Line Maintenance Program requirements are monitored/forecast, scheduled, and coordinated to ensure timely accomplishment by Line Maintenance.
• Prepares forecasts of essential Line Maintenance activities.
• Liaisons with Operations, Maintenance Control, Inspection, Materials, Technical Services, and Maintenance Departments for Line Planning items.
• Works closely with Managers of Maintenance Control, Materials, and Line Managers for requirements.
• Oversees the creation of forecasts for material and logistics for all Line Maintenance with material planning.
• Provides data and reports as required by higher management to monitor the performances of various maintenance and engineering environments.
• Works closely with the Quality Control department to understand the requirements of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
• Assists in the revision to all Company manuals pertaining to aircraft.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance scheduling

FAA regulations

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Passport

US work authorization

SMS coordination

SIDA badge readiness

Job description

Description

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 777, 747-400, and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title: Maintenance Planning Manager

Location: Orlando, FL

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS), as required
• Completes Initial Level 1 SMS Training and maintain currency as outlined in the SMS Manual, Chapter 4
• Supervises and trains all Line Planning personnel
• Performs personnel evaluations
• Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for planning/programs department
• Forecasts and plans aircraft maintenance requirements
• Coordinates maintenance requirements with Line Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, and Materials to ensure completion of maintenance tasks
• Responsible for Line Planning Department processes. Must identify any changes that will enhance departmental process quality and submit Revision Requests for applicable policy and procedure changes
• Reviews MRB/MPD when new revisions are issued
• Ensures Line Maintenance Program requirements are monitored/forecast, scheduled, and coordinated to ensure timely accomplishment by Line Maintenance
• Prepares forecasts of essential Line Maintenance activities
• Liaisons with Operations, Maintenance Control, Inspection, Materials, Technical Services, and Maintenance Departments for Line Planning items
• Works closely with Managers of Maintenance Control, Materials, and Line Managers for requirements
• Oversees the creation of forecasts for material and logistics for all Line Maintenance in conjunction with material planning
• Provides data and reports as required by higher management to monitor the performances of various maintenance and engineering environments
• Works closely with the Quality Control department to understand the requirements of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins
• Assists in the revision to all Company manuals pertaining to aircraft
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance

Qualifications:

• Have at least 5 years of experience in a position responsible for scheduling maintenance
• Solid background and in-depth knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to maintenance programs and procedures, aircraft maintenance systems and aircraft routing.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in supervisory capacity maintaining or scheduling maintenance on the same category and class of aircraft as the Company operates
• Knowledge of FAA regulations of 49 CFR Parts 25, 43, 65, 91, 121
• Keep a valid passport
• Airframe and Powerplant License Preferred
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Authorization to work in the US is required

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights).
• Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development.? We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.? We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.