Maintenance Planner

Omni Air International is a private airline providing tailored passenger and government charter services. We’re committed to exceeding expectations, with satisfaction and safety as our measure of success. We pride ourselves on providing our employees a work experience built on family values. Our employee’s contributions impact the lives of passengers on a daily basis. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed with you in mind. Medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401K with company match, employee assistance program and more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Maintenance Planner is directly responsible to the Manager of Maintenance Planning. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Assist the Manager of Maintenance Planning in developing scheduled maintenance forecasts and activities to ensure the timely compliance of all planned maintenance requirements based on the following aspects: Analysis of airline schedules and maintenance operations to determine appropriate manpower, competence, and facility requirements to support the complexity of the required maintenance. Analysis of operational usage to minimize costs and ensure efficiency. Coordinate routine maintenance events with MOCC, Systems Control, Line Stations, Materials, and vendors. Prioritize, plan, prepare, peer review, and issue maintenance work packages for accomplishment of routine scheduled maintenance checks (A, Phase, and C), and also for unscheduled maintenance packages such as engine changes and Engineering Orders. Manage previously issued Production Work Orders by rebuilding and reissuing work packages when flight schedules change. Audit Aircraft Times/Cycles. Maintain aircraft maintenance check status, i.e. last check date and next due related to A, Phase, and C checks. Monitor and plan AD compliance dates to ensure timely compliance. Monitors aircraft schedules and coordinates with Systems Control and Maintenance Control to ensure adequate ground-time to effect repairs. Monitor time remaining reports of all aircraft in order to plan maintenance tasks in conjunction with aircraft down time. Maintain accurate listings of parts and tooling items required for task accomplishments. Access aircraft maintenance manuals and IPCs. Ensure parts, tooling, supplies, equipment, and vendors are available for scheduled events. Represent Maintenance Planning in daily Operational Meetings to provide recommendations and direction to Systems Control and Operations for planned maintenance opportunities. Rotating weekend on-call schedule. Performs other duties as specified by Manager of Maintenance Planning. QUALIFICATIONS Position may involve some travel. Maintain reliable attendance during regularly scheduled business hours Be available to work extended hours including weekends, nights, and holidays to maintain fleet operations. Must be able to pass a 10-year Background/Criminal check and pre-employment drug screen. Aviation maintenance experience desired. Helpful aviation maintenance experience will have provided a familiarity of routine aircraft maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration practices, as well as an understanding of maintenance scheduling, parts replenishment, and aircraft systems. Awareness of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) such as, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Aircraft Safety and Inspection Programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with aptitude to learn new software and systems. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe or Nuance, and TRAX experience desired. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED (required) A&P license preferred but not required PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Sit – 90% Stand – 5% Walk – 5% Lift up to 10 lbs MENTAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS Requires ability to handle numerous activities at one time. Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and customer service skills. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology. Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines. Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans/VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.