145 Production Planner 2

Job Summary

Responsible for the Repair Stations systematic planning and coordination of documentation, outside support and maintenance activities for aircraft heavy maintenance visits at United Rotorcraft 145 locations. This position collaborates with the Repair Station Supervisor, Project Manager, Planning and Materials departments to ensure a continued flow of information, materials and outside support for hangar and shop projects. The Production Planner 145 will provide a project workflow to the leads in regard to manpower, materials and equipment requirements. Coach/train/mentor assigned team members.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Ensure all routine and non-routine maintenance work packets associated with the maintenance visits are completed; both repair station documents and in the company’s EAP system (Ramco) to minimize document research by maintenance personnel during scheduled event.
• Oversee coordination with other departments as required to facilitate on time delivery of all materials, tooling, Engineering Packages, EARS, and Flight Test Pilots to meet project deadlines.
• Schedule and organize production meetings to insure efficient project workflow. Meetings to include pre-induction meeting, cut-off meeting, milestone meetings (as required), and post project lessons learned meeting.
• Create and manage Gantt chart maintenance schedule throughout project. Identify material and support issues and coordinate changes in project workflow with maintenance management.
• Will continually assess current shop practices to identify areas of waste and opportunities of increased maintenance efficiencies and ensure the company SMS system is maintained.
• Attend the daily shop “white board” meeting to report on delays in resources or materials and identify new production goals and strategies. Assist CRS management as required.
• Responsible for providing KPI data, updating project dashboards, production boards, hangar updates, and capacity plan
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to emails and phone calls to all appropriate parties.
• Supervisor requirements: coach/train/mentor, ensure time and attendance is complete and accurate, monitor and edit Ramco clock ins, ensure all required training is complete.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director/Operations Manager of the 145 Repair Station.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the paint, avionics, sheet metal and aircraft maintenance department.  Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.  For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent in Maintenance Planning from two-year college or technical school and eight (8) or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 Years Aviation Experience
• 6 months Level 1 experience minimum

Skills

• Excellent collaborative & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set priorities for yourself and team
• Ability to perform in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in aircraft MRO businesses
• Motivator of employees. Excellent communication skills.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate with Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Advanced Excel Skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance production preferred
• Aviation Experience Required

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)