Senior Aviation Maintenance Planner

Bridger Aerospace; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Equity compensation

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Bridger Aerospace, based in Belgrade, Montana, seeks a Maintenance Planning Manager to lead fleet maintenance scheduling and regulatory compliance. You will develop plans, allocate labor, ensure parts readiness, and coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance to keep aircraft ready for missions.

The role requires ten plus years in aviation maintenance with A&P certification, strong planning skills, and experience with maintenance-tracking software.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years aviation maintenance experience and A&P certification preferred.
• Project management and/or maintenance planning experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with maintenance tracking software, Winair and Veryon preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various weather conditions.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Ability to be insured to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage scheduled maintenance plans for the Bridger Fleet to ensure year-round aircraft availability in support of operational and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance requirements are incorporated into the overall schedule, including overhauls, life-limited component replacements, inspections, and other regulatory requirements.
• Respond to changes in work scope, engineering requirements, or unexpected maintenance events by adjusting plans promptly and effectively.
• Ensure all maintenance schedules include accurate labor-hour accountability by individual, accounting for vacation, sick leave, training, and other staffing considerations.
• Coordinate outsourced component inspection and maintenance with stores.
• Ensure the required parts, materials, and tooling to support the maintenance schedule are captured in our maintenance tracking software.
• Analyze projected maintenance workload against available labor resources to identify staffing shortfalls and determine required contract maintenance support to ensure execution of the maintenance plan.
• Lead maintenance status and planning meetings during winter maintenance and prepare summary reports for management.
• Plan and schedule Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events.
• Monitor aircraft hours, cycles, and inspection intervals to ensure maintenance is completed on time and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Supervise and provide guidance to maintenance planners in support of departmental objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Flight Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance to align schedules, budgets, and priorities.
• Manage the maintenance budget to cover all expenses related to scheduled maintenance.
• Track and report on productivity, utilization, and KPIs to ensure work remains on schedule and within budget.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Project management

Maintenance planning

MS Office

Self-motivated

Education

A&P certification

Tools

Winair

Veryon

Job description

Bridger Aerospace, based in Belgrade, Montana, seeks a Maintenance Planning Manager to lead fleet maintenance scheduling and regulatory compliance. You will develop plans, allocate labor, ensure parts readiness, and coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance to keep aircraft ready for missions.

The role requires ten plus years in aviation maintenance with A&P certification, strong planning skills, and experience with maintenance-tracking software.