National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 757-200, 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.
Job Title: Maintenance Planner
Location: Orlando, FL
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Planning Supervisor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Responsible for the efficient and expeditious planning of requirements for maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, and other production requirements as they relate to aircraft, manpower and parts.
Essential Functions:
- Analyzes the output of the records department to preplan all required inspections, overhauls, A.D. compliance and other maintenance functions. The Maintenance Planner will assist the Planning Supervisor in monitoring compliance, to ensure that over-flys do not occur.
- Compiles inspection work packages to include required routine maintenance items, long-term deferred items, utilize schedule control forms, Fleet Campaign Directives, work cards, and other data as required.
- Uses standards for manpower, material, and aircraft availability for pre-planned maintenance tasks.
- Coordinates requirements for manpower, material, and aircraft availability with other departments as directed by the Planning Supervisor.
- Assists in studies of production problem areas and makes recommendations for solutions in manpower utilization and introduction of planning techniques.
- Coordinates aspects of WinAir as assigned by the Planning Supervisor.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate is preferred but not required.
- Have at least 3 years of experience with the same category and class of aircraft as National Airlines operates.
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to multi-task, and work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a high-impact environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Must have a positive attitude.
- Must pass a background check, which includes a pre-employment drug test, finger printing and criminal history records check (CHRC).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the position is located.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
- Check-in ticketing and boarding equipment to include POS equipment.
- Ability to summarize and effectively present information to customers.
- Ability to work on problems of moderate scope and analyze data/situations.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.
National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.
National Airlines requires all team members to complete a record in National’s Vaccination Tracking Tool. Team Members may opt to provide records documenting their fully vaccinated status or agree to comply with weekly COVID-19 testing and reporting. Requests for medical and religious exemptions for those who cannot be vaccinated will be considered with substantiating documentation.
