Planner, Production

AAR; Illinois; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AAR is seeking a Production Planner to develop and monitor maintenance projects in the Rockford, IL area. You will serve as the main liaison with customers and maintenance divisions, ensuring clear communication on status and timelines.

You will also develop planning templates, track progress, forecast inventory, and coordinate with maintenance, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure project success. A HS diploma and strong English skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional education or relevant technical training is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in standard English.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance tracking software.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional and courteous interpersonal skills to interact with employees across all departments and external customers.
• Previous experience in maintenance planning, data entry, or similar operational support role within the aviation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and AAR Airline Maintenance divisions, ensuring clear communication regarding aircraft maintenance status, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate and support aircraft maintenance flow by assigning, monitoring, and updating project milestones throughout the maintenance cycle.
• Develop, implement, and maintain planning templates to standardize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Track and manage project progress for each aircraft visit, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive maintenance workload packages to ensure technicians have clear, accurate instructions and documentation.
• Forecast inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels, appropriate inventory mix, and overall program efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including maintenance, supply chain, and engineering – to ensure seamless execution of maintenance projects.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Maintenance planning

Data entry

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

Production Planner. The Production Planner is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on long, medium and short-range maintenance division projects.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and AAR Airline Maintenance divisions, ensuring clear communication regarding aircraft maintenance status, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate and support aircraft maintenance flow by assigning, monitoring, and updating project milestones throughout the maintenance cycle.
• Develop, implement, and maintain planning templates to standardize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Track and manage project progress for each aircraft visit, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive maintenance workload packages to ensure technicians have clear, accurate instructions and documentation.
• Forecast inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels, appropriate inventory mix, and overall program efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including maintenance, supply chain, and engineering – to ensure seamless execution of maintenance projects.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional education or relevant technical training is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in standard English.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance tracking software.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional and courteous interpersonal skills to interact with employees across all departments and external customers.
• Previous experience in maintenance planning, data entry, or similar operational support role within the aviation industry preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $19.90 to $25.50 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Job

Operations

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Rockford

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exemptWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.