Maintenance Planner

Job Title: Maintenance PlannerLocation: Hybrid (4 days onsite per week)Location: Indianapolis, IN Employment Type: Full-TimePay: $40.37 - $60.56-Hourly

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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to coordinate and manage maintenance planning activities within an aviation maintenance environment. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining work schedules, allocating resources, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between operations, quality, procurement, and customers to ensure timely execution of maintenance work scopes.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and adjust maintenance schedules based on operational requirements and resource availability.Assign personnel based on skill sets and task requirements, including lead technicians, inspectors, and support staff.Prepare job estimates, maintenance plans, and documentation to support project execution and billing processes.Coordinate with operations, quality, engineering, purchasing, and other stakeholders to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders.Identify tooling, materials, parts, and equipment required for maintenance activities and ensure availability prior to execution.Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, export, and customs requirements.Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly planning and performance reports.Support troubleshooting and issue resolution to minimize operational disruptions.Participate in on-call rotations and provide support during urgent maintenance events when required.
Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant aviation maintenance experience, orAssociate Degree with 4+ years of relevant aviation maintenance experience, orBachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant aviation maintenance experience.FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.Experience supporting aviation maintenance operations within an FAA Part 145 repair station environment.Strong planning, scheduling, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.Preferred QualificationsPrevious maintenance planning or scheduling experience.Experience supporting hangar operations and maintenance programs.SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system experience.Aviation engine maintenance experience.Experience with maintenance tracking and technical documentation systems.Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, or continuous improvement training.Knowledge of risk management principles and best practices.Key SkillsMaintenance Planning & SchedulingResource AllocationAviation Maintenance OperationsRegulatory Compliance (FAA Part 145)Customer CommunicationMaterial & Tooling ManagementSAP / ERP SystemsRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementProblem Solving & Decision MakingLimited openings! Click here to apply today!
Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.
Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
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