It’s your career, give it wings!
Who we are and where we are going:
Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.
We are built on the core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, and we are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to lead and manage the Planning and Production Control functions within our aviation organization. As the Planning Manager, you will oversee production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization to ensure seamless operations. This role is responsible for forecasting, planning, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership abilities, an understanding of an MRO facility operations, and the ability to guide a high-performing team toward excellence. Experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environments is highly preferred, and holding an A&P License is a strong plus. If you are passionate about enhancing operations and leading teams to success, we invite you to apply for this key role.
DUTIES/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 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.
YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSTATION:
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
- Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to read, understand, and interpret technical data.
- Clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to shifting priorities and time-sensitive situations.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Solid leadership abilities with skills in decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Working knowledge of supervisory principles and management practices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications
- Five plus years maintenance planning.
- High school diploma or GED are required post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aircraft Maintenance experience.
- A&P License
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Requires occasional bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching to shoulder level, crouching, kneeling and balancing.
- Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 20 pounds.
- Requires repetitive hand movement.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
- Standard office equipment including telephones, computers, and copy machines.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The work location includes the Aircraft Maintenance Hangar and Planning Office.
- Potential hazards include exposure to materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets.
OTHER DUTIES:
- May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
- Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.
SMS REQUIREMENTS:
- Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
- Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
- An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.
Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job.
If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS
