Strategic Lead Heavy Maintenance Planning

JetBlue Airways; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue Airways is seeking a Manager Heavy Maintenance Planning to lead the forecasting, scheduling and execution of heavy maintenance activities from a long-term planning perspective. You will align technical operations with commercial and finance initiatives while ensuring compliance with JetBlue’s Maintenance Program and Schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience, 5 years in aviation maintenance/planning/engineering, and 4 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant aviation maintenance planning experience.
• Five years of aviation Maintenance, Planning, Material Management, or Engineering experience.
• Four years of management experience.
• Working knowledge of Part 121 Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask; make critical decisions in fast-paced settings.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and possess a valid passport for US travel.
• Authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversees forecasting, scheduling and monitoring of the heavy maintenance schedule.
• Interfaces with Network and Schedule Planning on fleet requirements for Heavy Maintenance.
• Develops a six-year long-term heavy maintenance demand model and a three-year schedule.
• Oversees heavy maintenance visit bid package definition, package publication, and pre-dock meetings.
• Drives system-level innovation and applies experimental data to internal programs and projects.
• Contributes to crew development through clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Provides reporting on heavy maintenance schedules and project performance metrics.
• Supports development and management of heavy maintenance budgets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation

High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years experience

FAA A&P Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JetBlue Airways is seeking a Manager Heavy Maintenance Planning to lead the forecasting, scheduling and execution of heavy maintenance activities from a long-term planning perspective. You will align technical operations with commercial and finance initiatives while ensuring compliance with JetBlue’s Maintenance Program and Schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience, 5 years in aviation maintenance/planning/engineering, and 4 years in