SUPERVISOR PLANNING

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace maintenance provider in Ohio is seeking a Supervisor of Planning to oversee daily planning functions. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least three years of supervisory experience in heavy maintenance environments, along with proficient communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include ensuring work package accuracy, coordinating with maintenance leadership, and supporting planner development. Proficiency in Microsoft tools and knowledge of FAA regulations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of lead or supervisor experience in heavy maintenance MRO environments.
• Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations relevant to FAR Part 145 operations.
• Ability to prioritize work in a multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work package completeness, accuracy, and alignment with maintenance requirements.
• Oversee daily activities of planners and booth planners.
• Coordinate with Maintenance leadership to track package buildup.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

General digital tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

A&P License

Bachelor’s degree in aviation technology or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

What You Will Do The Supervisor of Planning provides day‑to‑day leadership, coordination, and oversight for all planning functions—including both Planning and Booth Planning—ensuring a unified workflow and consistent output quality. This role focuses on team development, operational execution, and ensuring timely, accurate work package preparation and project flow to support aircraft maintenance events.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work package completeness, accuracy, and alignment with maintenance requirements.
• Verify data integrity and system accuracy, including billing elements, task details, and material requirements.
• Oversee and support the daily activities of planners and booth planners, ensuring clear priorities and balanced workloads.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance leadership to track package buildup, check progress, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in developing accurate short‑term planning inputs based on known maintenance events.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and skill development for planners and booth planners, specifically technical proficiency and project flow capabilities.
• Utilize Power BI, Copilot, Microsoft Office, MS Project, and related planning systems.
• Apply general data‑tool proficiency to review information, support decision‑making, and maintain planning accuracy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk throughout maintenance areas and climb stairs to aircraft or work platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed to handle work package materials or planning documentation.

Required

What You Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize work in a multi‑project environment.
• Working knowledge of maintenance processes.
• Three (3) years of lead or supervisor experience in heavy maintenance MRO environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email systems, and general digital tools.
• Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations relevant to FAR Part 145 operations.

Preferred

• A&P License.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation technology, business, or related technical field.
• Previous planning, production control, or wings experience.