Lead Planner

Summary Description Of Position

This position values the customer and supports LEAN initiatives. This position is also responsible in performing a variety of analytical, clerical, and decision-making functions that necessary to assure the proper day-to-day operations of the Planning Department and Work Control Center. This position will also be asked to prepare aircraft maintenance work packages.

Minimum Requirements And Qualification

1. High School diploma or equivalent


2. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in aviation related field and/or work, or the demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.


3. Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products and programs


4. Ability to comprehend and utilize for aircraft maintenance planning purposes, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Air Transport Association (ATA) chapters and codes and aircraft manufacturer and airline operator manuals.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associates degree or higher


2. Five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in aviation related field and/or work, or the demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position


3. FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate and/or fifteen (15) years of aviation maintenance experience or greater

Major Responsibility Areas And Duties

1. Serves as liaison between Pemco Planning and the planning departments of business partners/customers. Reports direct to the Planning Supervisor.


2. Extracts and builds database information in support/creation of work packages for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Loads work packages as needed.


3. Uses computer based tools and systems to build/create/publish reports in a timely and efficient manner. Disseminates information across all involved departments and sections.


4. Controls and coordinates job cards prior to work packages being sent to production as needed.


5. Uses work packages, specifications, technical data, job control cards, labor hour estimates, job descriptions, project categories, charge numbers, and material requirements needed to meet established schedules.


6. Performs general clerical duties, to include setting up files, reproducing paperwork, and
   entering and collecting computerized data.


7. Analyze customer(s) project schedule for special tooling, expertise or equipment.


8. Gathers blueprints, maintenance manual references, and technical data to accompany job cards.


9. Prepare and execute recommendations for departmental process improvement.


10. Assists/supports Planner I and Planner II staff as needed.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day to day operation, not determined at time of hire.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Conditions

1. Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.


2. Ability to withstand intermittent moderate noise levels.


3. Ability to see close (clear vision at 20 feet or more).