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Jet Aviation Staffing - Aircraft Maintenance Planner - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

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Jet Aviation Staffing - Aircraft Maintenance Planner

Location: LA, US
Job Category: VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments
Career Level: Technicians / Crew
Requisition Id: 2757

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industrys most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

Purpose:
The Maintenance Planner reviews customer requirements, constructs bid estimates and develops workflow plans
and production schedules in coordination with Operations.
Essential Job Functions:
? Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality and Operations to plan and schedule maintenance and
modification/completions work packages based on customer requirements coupled with market
competitive timelines with available resources to ensure minimal project span times.
? Independently compile data, including estimates of labor and materials to create accurate, aggressive, and
executable project bids.
? Adept at determining a projects critical path down to the task level and preparing task-by-task and day-by-
day workflow packages.
? Adept at navigating through AMMs, Drawing Packages, AD/SB/SL, IPCs and MPDs. Experience with Boeing
and Airbus technical data/refence web portals is desired.
? Plan and coordinate materials required for projects with Engineering, Purchasing and Logistics to ensure
materials can/will be available as planned in a project timeline flow.
? Plan project workloads and required skills, conduct pre-dock, post-dock, and planning meetings.
? Research MPDs/customer RFP/Q packages and other OEM/FAA requirements for relevant maintenance
task requirements and their inclusion based on Work scope.
? Assist with completing bid estimates, coordinating with Operations personnel, as well as procurement,
potential suppliers and vendors.
? Enter and manage data within the companys Enterprise Resource Planning system, including libraries of
canned tasks and materials to be used in current and future bid packages.
? Support senior management staff with other tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications or Experience:
? Minimum of five (5) years experience in aircraft maintenance, completions modification, repair and/or
overhaul, including experience in Planning, Scheduling, Documentation and/or Project Management.
? Highly proficient at researching and deciphering AD, SB, maintenance manuals, task card requirements
with correct effectivity codes and accurately estimating labor hours for job tasks.
? Familiarity with FAR Part 145 repair station, Part 121/135 airline and/or aircraft Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications or Experience:
? Undergraduate degree or commensurate experience in a related field.
? Project Management certification a plus. Desired Valid mechanic certificate with A&P ratings; experience
on large body Boeing and Airbus aircraft is a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes:
? Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Word.
? Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff
from various departments.
? Highly Desired: Prior experience with Corridor aviation maintenance software.
Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel is to be expected
for business industry work, events and occasional business networking and negotiation meetings.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at
any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions:
This position is considered OFFICE WORK.
? Requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing.
? Are expected to work through specially designed airframe, engine and undercarriage openings while
standing on ladders or scaffolds; to use hoists and lifts; required precision instruments and other necessary
tools.
? Exposure to climate changes is normally experienced in an aviation repair facility.
Physical Activity/Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered MEDIUM work.
Frequent lifting requirements for all levels of work is 20lbs

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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