145 Production Planner

Job Summary

Responsible for the systematic planning and coordination of documentation, outside support and maintenance activities for Air Methods aircraft heavy maintenance visits. 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 regards to manpower, materials and equipment requirements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Prepares routine and non-routine maintenance work packets associated with the maintenance visits; both Repair Station documents and in the company’s EAP system (Ramco) to minimize document research by maintenance personnel during scheduled event.
• Oversees coordination with other departments as required to facilitate on time delivery of all materials, tooling, Engineering Packages and Flight Test Pilots to meet project deadlines.
• Schedules and organizes Production Meetings to insure efficient project workflow. Meetings to include: Pre-Induction meeting, Mile Stone meetings (as Required), and Post Project Lessons learned meeting.
• Creates and manages Gantt chart maintenance schedule throughout project. Identifies material and support issues and coordinates changes in project workflow with maintenance management.
• Will continually assess current shop practices to identify areas of waste and opportunities of increased maintenance efficiencies
• Lead’s the daily shop “white board” meeting to report on delays in resources or materials and identify new production goals and strategies
• Responsible for providing KPI data and updating project dashboards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the 145 Repair Station.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance

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

No direct supervision of employees

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’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in Maintenance Planning from two-year college or technical school and five (5) or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor degree preferred
• 5+years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Background and knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes.
• Airframe and Powerplant License or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance production
• Demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Project management training or experience

Skills

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

Computer Skills

• Ability to learn and utilize the company’s maintenance information system (Ramco).
• Able to use multiple data bases to track projects.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance production

Physical Demands

• Work to be both office and shop environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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)