Line Maintenance Planner

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 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title: Line Maintenance Planner

Location: Orlando, FL

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Manager of Line Maintenance Planning


FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Forecasts, plans, and schedules maintenance events to maintain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory compliance
• Ensures all maintenance is scheduled within the required time providing viable options necessary to accommodate the planned maintenance requirements
• Ensures no overfly activity of maintenance tasks while balancing the needs of Technical Operations, System Operations, Marketing, and other internal/external customers
• Ensures that the required maintenance is scheduled and accomplished within the calendar, flight-hour, and flight cycle limits as specified by approved maintenance programs, Federal Aviation Regulations, and Special Instructions
• Coordinates with the Maintenance Control and Materials Department for parts and materials needed for accomplishing the Fleet Campaign Directives and National Airlines task cards
• Manages AIMS and routing changes such that all maintenance events are scheduled and performed within the time interval (i.e., flight hours, cycles, days, etc.) of the task while accounting for labor, ground time, parts, tooling, facilities, weather, etc.
• Ensures all scheduled planned maintenance is rescheduled correctly after any swap/reroute event and the associated Work Order is modified
• Assists with the recovery plan in the event the system operation is impacted by delays or cancellations
• Ensures compliance with and tracking of aircraft to designated maintenance locations to meet projected induction date into National Airlines system (i.e., maintenance ferries, repositioning flights, etc.)
• Collaborates with System Operations and Technical Operations Leadership to identify operational issues which impact necessary ground time for planned maintenance
• Collaborates with training and integration of new Line Planners fostering a positive learning environment and helping promote continuous professional development within the department
• Provides data and reports as required to monitor the performances of various maintenance and engineering environments
• Maintains National Airlines electronic task database

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of aviation experience in a position responsible for scheduling maintenance and familiarity with maintenance programs preferred
• Must be willing to work 12 hours shift along with 4 days on and 4 days off schedule.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations of 49 CFR Parts 25, 43, 65, 91, 121
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Authorization to work in the US is required
• Airframe and Powerplant License preferred

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.