MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.

We’re hiring a Planning / Scheduling Supervisor to help drive our continued success! 

Purpose of the role:

MHIRJ’s network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Planning/Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the planning and schedule of maintenance activities in a service center network (SCN) facility. This position is accountable for ensuring that maintenance activities are efficiently planned to minimize downtime and optimize operations. The Planning/Scheduling Supervisor will provide leadership of all department team members and ensure their safety as well as performance and quality standards are achieved. They ensure the team coordinates with operations to align resources and schedules, facilitate cross-role collaboration and resolve operational challenges by working closely with operations, engineers, and managers. The position ensures policies and procedures, technical standards and methods, and priorities are achieved with oversight by upper management. This position may require occasional overnight business travel and attendance at meetings before or after normally scheduled hours.

Here are the daily responsibilities of a Planning / Scheduling Supervisor:

• Responsible for building and maintaining positive employee relations including employee recognition and disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for the daily and overall operations of the maintenance planning department – to include safety, schedules, personnel, training, and quality.
• Supervise the performance of work package assembly and ensure procedures follow the Repair Station/Quality Manual, Site Operating Procedures, and customer requirements.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities for assigned employees and area(s) for but not limited to:
  • Conduct team meetings
  • Timekeeping: ensure employee hours are accurate, track attendance
  • Approve timecards, employee leave and vacation requests
  • Performance management program and reviews
  • Coach team members on leadership and technical skills
  • Manage team performance for KPIs to include quality, predraw release, work package completion and customer pre-induction meetings
  • Participate in interview processes and recommend hiring decisions
  • Address challenges, identify, and communicate best practices & champion continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency
  • Providing direction, setting expectations, and motivating team members
• Organize work schedules, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met and priorities are staffed accordingly at all times.
• Communicate and administer team related policies and procedures.
• Act as a bridge between employees and upper management, sharing important updates.
• Interface with management and various other departments in support of the RFP process.
• Oversee production planning department and process used to provide work packages and work flows for each aircraft.
• Provide guidance and monitoring of progress on major projects.
• Oversee, develop and/or coordinate readiness plans for new customers as required by assigned site(s).
• All other duties as assigned.

Here is what is required to succeed:

• Minimum of three (3) years heavy industrial planning experience – preferably within aircraft maintenance.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in aviation, Engineering or related technical industrial field (preferred)
• Project management experience (a plus)
• Intermediate computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based applications used to manage maintenance work.
• Customer service mindset and approach within communications (verbal & written) and when needing to diffuse situations between internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jet aircraft.
• Proficiency with computerized aircraft maintenance documentation systems.
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology.
• Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Requirements.

Work Environment:

We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation.

• Our Service Centers are world-class, and our technicians work in climate-controlled hangars that are clean, comfortable, and promote safety.
• Position requires full-time presence at our Tucson, Arizona facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team.  We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success.  Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with up to 6 company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.