Planner Aircraft Services - Full-time

Position Overview

Job Title: Planner Aircraft Services
Location: Wichita Service/Compltn.Center

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Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Research and administer special programs, which may include warranty, Smart Parts, and open delivery items
• Work with customers to clarify requirements and ensure customer expectations are met
• Assist in creating project flow charts and other management tools in support of aircraft visits
• Determine resource availability, such as tools and/or components, while coordinating with resource providers on issues that could impact the Master Schedule
• Create aircraft work packages in an efficient manner, including identifying material, tooling, and manpower requirements prior to scheduled induction
• Attend customer debrief or pre-induct sessions prior to aircraft arrival as required
• Input data into systems as needed
• Maintain and assist in developing aircraft model–specific technical information (e.g. airframe, engine, avionics, and paint/interior)
• Communicate and coordinate with departments such as Maintenance, Material Support, Labs, Vendors, and Line Service to gather work package data for invoicing

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment
• Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, project, email, and web-based applications
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with co-workers, customers, management, and contractors
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to prioritize and coordinate workload across multiple projects with dynamic priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and make sound business decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A&P Certificate or FCC License
• Previous experience in aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling, proposal writing, and/or invoice analysis
• Experience with SAP, Maximo, and/or Pivotal
• Basic knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (e.g., parts 91, 121, 135, and 145)
• Understanding of the process for producing Airworthiness Directives

Benefits & Perks

• Insurance plans: Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program