Afterspanet Planner
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Works on the afterspanet planning team to provide support for Textron Aviation’s global service center network, responsible for the successful execution of afterspanet modification and scheduled maintenance through the effective planning and coordination of information, materials, and processes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works concurrently with engineering to analyze detail and assembly blueprints and determines material, parts, and tooling needed to support interior refurbishments, avionics, and other modification projects, as well as routine maintenance per the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
Works with Afterspanet Innovation, Sales, Engineering, and Sales Ops to create planning for afterspanet mods, interior refurbs, and scheduled maintenance programs.
Creates and updates work instructions, supplemental planning, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and task lists in SAP/iMRO for STCs, modifications, and scheduled maintenance.
Researches external and internal parts, including Make/Buy decisions, and material cost and availability to determine procurement means to support interior refurbishment and modification projects.
Coordinates interior refurbishment and modification information to create planning packages used for installation using Project Coordination Form (PCF).
Coordinates with engineering and Service Centers to resolve drawing and/or installation issues.
Estimates time and material standards to support interior refurbishment and modification inquiries.
Works with cross-functional personnel to analyze and solve modification and service flow issues stemming from sequence of work, balance of tasks, tooling/equipment constraints, and manpower allocation/training.
Interacts effectively with external departments and internal team members to ensure successful completion of interior refurbishment and modification projects.
Performs special assignments as required.
Issue’s PO’s (purchase orders) and SAO (Supplemental Aircraft Orders) as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required in a technical or business related field
o In lieu of Bachelors degree, at least 5 years of professional work experience in related aircraft maintenance or troubleshooting field or an A&P License 3 years of aircraft maintenance or troubleshooting experience required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding in the operations of standard office equipment and Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work well with engineering documents and Parts ordering systems including: EEDS, SAP, Lawson and CEDARS.
Possesses good organization and time management skills
Attention to detail, goal oriented
Ability to prioritize and manage time sensitive responsibilities
Highly motivated
Ability to work in team environment
Maintenance experience preferred
Aircraft maintenance and/or manufacturing experience preferred
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 04/17/2026, 11:03:30 AM
Job Number: 339777
