Planner - Maintenance

AviHire; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking a Tactical Maintenance Planner for our Cleveland, Ohio facility to plan and develop comprehensive maintenance schedules for Praetor 500/600, Challenger 350, Gulfstream G450 and G650 aircraft.

This role emphasizes forecasting maintenance needs, coordinating with QA, and ensuring adherence to inspection programs to maximize aircraft availability and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 3 years aviation experience required (corporate aircraft experience preferred).
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses (A&P) preferred.
• Must possess the legal ability to work in the United States.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance schedules for assigned aircraft types (Praetor 500/600, Challenger 350, Gulfstream G450/G650).
• Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for scheduled maintenance forecasting.
• Plan maintenance activities within a 60-day window and ensure consistency with the AOP.
• Review inspection requirements to maximize aircraft availability and minimize downtime.
• Identify, plan, and schedule modifications/refurbishments for airframes and engines.
• Generate work orders detailing the appropriate work-scope for inspections.
• Determine material and tooling needs and oversee requisITION process
• Analyze and schedule ADs and SBs for fleet types
• Coordinate with QA on inspection program revisions
• Oversee production of maintenance metrics and reports
• Lead monthly planning performance meetings
• Assist teammates during absences/peak workload
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation experience

A&P license (preferred)

US work authorization

Windows/MS Office

Organization/Record-keeping

Team-oriented / self-motivated

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.

Flexjet is currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our Maintenance organization as a Tactical Maintenance Planner at our state-of-the-art facility in Cleveland, Ohio. This position plans and develops comprehensive maintenance schedules for assigned aircraft types to include Praetor 500, 600, the Challenger 350 as well as the Gulfstream G450, and G650.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support development of company Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in forecasting scheduled maintenance requirements
• Ensuring consistency and compliance with the AOP in planning maintenance activities within a 60-day window
• Review aircraft inspection requirements for planning and development of preventative maintenance work-scope while maximizing aircraft availability and minimizing aircraft downtime
• Identify, plan, and schedule accomplishment of company directed aircraft modifications, refurbishments, and other maintenance for airframes and engines
• Generate workorders detailing the appropriate work-scope to ensure compliance with the aircraft inspection program
• Ascertain material and tooling requirements for defined maintenance work-scope and oversee the requisition process
• Perform continued analysis and scheduling of AD’s and SB’s as applicable to specific fleet type
• Coordinate with the QA department on revisions to the inspection programs for specific fleet types
• Oversee the production of metrics and operational impact reports
• Conduct monthly planning performance meeting
• Provide assistance to team members during absences and peak workload periods as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years aviation experience required (corporate aircraft experience preferred)
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses (A&P) preferred
• Must possess the legal ability to work in the United States
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Basic knowledge of business processes, exceptional organization, and record keeping skills required
• Ability to function effectively independently or as a team member
• Successful candidate will be highly motivated individual and a self‑starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints

Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.