We are partnering with a leading commercial MRO in Arizona to identify an experienced Planning Manager. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing production scheduling, resource planning, and operations control to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Our client is seeking a results-driven leader with a deep understanding of production processes, forecasting, and workflow optimization. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, strategic insight, and a passion for driving continuous improvement. If you're ready to lead a high-performing team and make a lasting operational impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and schedule aircraft maintenance tasks while ensuring full compliance with FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation Services guidelines. Collaborate with the Maintenance, Inspection, and related teams to ensure tasks are properly sequenced. Communicate and coordinate with all teams to guarantee that the work scope, workflow, and sequencing are aligned with Maintenance and Inspection requirements.
• Ensures that all applicable airworthiness directives, service bulletins, engineering orders, and other documentation referenced in the work package accompany the work cards to Production Control for accomplishment.
• Translate customer work scopes into clear work instructions and ensure necessary documentation accompanies work packages.
• Oversee the creation of critical path flow charts and ensure routine maintenance checks are accurately estimated and entered planning software.
• Maintain the Facility Maintenance Slot chart to track sold and potential projects. Attend and sometimes host weekly Maintenance-lookahead meetings with the Sales and Operations Department.
• Manage staffing requirements, coordinating manpower and resources for billable work and upcoming projects in collaboration with HR and Sales.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, provide coaching, and lead training efforts to ensure qualified personnel are in place.
• Track applied man-hours and maintain the Facility Maintenance Slot chart to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Produce reports, recaps, and statistical data for senior leadership to monitor progress and performance.
• Drive improvements in productivity and cost reduction across the planning function.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to interpret technical data.
• Five to ten years of maintenance planning experience.
• Excellent communication (reading, writing, and understanding English).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Adaptable to changing priorities and emergency situations.
• Effective collaboration across all organizational levels.
• Leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic knowledge of human behavior and management techniques.
• A high school diploma or GED is required, and post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience is required.
• The ability to read, write, and understand the English language, and give verbal and written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license required. A&P License preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Aircraft Maintenance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management.