Maintenance Planner

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.

It’s your career, give it wings!

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless operation. In this exciting role, you will support the bidding process for potential projects, oversee maintenance planning and scheduling functions, and develop efficient workflows and sequences for maintenance visits. If you’re passionate about aviation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

This role is onsite and will primarily office at our Marana location (just north of Tucson). Relocation assistance maybe provided.

What you will do:

• Assist in digital data gathering to aid bid work for future maintenance projects.
• Performs data entry tasks to translate customers’ work-scope specifications into work instructions
• for upload into Ascent’s ERP system.
• Assists in the preparation of work packages for operations, including assembly of work cards,
• sorting, printing, and other administrative tasks
• Identify, gather, and sort required technical data from various aircraft maintenance manuals
• Navigates governmental and manufacturer websites/portals to retrieve and sort applicable airworthiness directives, service bulletins, engineering orders, and other documentation required for work packages.
• Assist in loading and setting up project control booths.
• Perform essential Production Control Administrator duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Planning Manager.

What you will bring to the table: 

Required -

• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and mathematical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills; Office Administration background a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand the English language and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Strong desire to learn, progress and build a career within the aircraft maintenance industry.
• High School diploma or equivalent.  Associate degree, post-secondary education, training in aircraft maintenance, or equivalent education or experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of experience in aircraft maintenance with planning at an MRO or similar industry.
• A&P License.

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation: 

• 401K with company match 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 

• PTO 

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance 

• Development and Career Growth Opportunities 

Details: 

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.  

• Any 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 a condition or situation. 

• In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee.  The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage.  

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Requires bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching to shoulder level, crouching, kneeling, and balancing. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 75 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision to normal range and ability to communicate effectively. 

• Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines, support servers, 

• 3D and Label printers, handhelds and troubleshoot problems with equipment. 

• Work Location: MIS Office, computer room, various offices/departments throughout facility. 

• Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets 

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions. 

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. 
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