Strategic Airport Maintenance Planner

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is seeking a Maintenance Planner to keep maintenance operations on track at the on-site RDU Campus. Responsibilities include planning preventive maintenance, estimating labor and materials, coordinating contractor services, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

The role requires strong organization, detailed planning, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to minimize downtime and optimize facilities and systems at the airport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in engineering technology, construction management, facilities management, industrial maintenance, a skilled trade, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure maintenance, including planning, estimating, coordinating, or scheduling maintenance work.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure maintenance, including planning, estimating, coordinating, or scheduling maintenance work.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• NC-CDL Class B License or obtain within 9 months of starting the job.
• North Carolina Class B CDL at time of hire.
• Completion of a maintenance planning, scheduling, reliability, or maintenance management certification program.
• Applicable trade license or certification related to facilities or infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plans and scopes preventive, recurring, corrective, and planned maintenance work orders with detailed estimates.
• Coordinates maintenance-related contract solicitations and evaluates proposals.
• Assists with planning, coordination, and oversight of maintenance-related construction projects and contracts.
• Performs field inspections to verify completion, quality, and compliance with contract specs and safety requirements.
• Coordinates planned maintenance with Maintenance teams, Airport Operations, tenants, and contractors to minimize disruptions.
• Develops cost estimates and supports budget planning for operating and capital expenses.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and documentation for materials and services.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Estimating

Coordination

Scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Job description

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is seeking a Maintenance Planner to keep maintenance operations on track at the on-site RDU Campus. Responsibilities include planning preventive maintenance, estimating labor and materials, coordinating contractor services, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

The role requires strong organization, detailed planning, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to minimize downtime and optimize facilities and systems at the airport.