What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Planning (Interim) position at STS Technical Services?
STS Technical Services is hiring an Interim Manager of Planning to lead heavy maintenance operations for a major regional airline in Charlotte, North Carolina. This leadership role will play a direct part in shaping how maintenance planning is executed and optimized, supporting both near-term performance and long-term fleet planning goals.
Position Summary
As Manager of Heavy Maintenance Planning, you will oversee all day-to-day activities of the planning group, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with established safety and quality standards. This is a critical role with cross-functional impact, offering you the chance to lead teams, refine systems, and support major aircraft maintenance milestones.
Key Responsibilities
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STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. We offer contract, direct hire, and temp-to-perm positions across the United States. We are committed to helping skilled professionals grow their careers while supporting the most respected companies in the world.
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Position Summary
As Manager of Heavy Maintenance Planning, you will oversee all day-to-day activities of the planning group, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with established safety and quality standards. This is a critical role with cross-functional impact, offering you the chance to lead teams, refine systems, and support major aircraft maintenance milestones.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily activities of the Heavy Maintenance Planning group
- Develop and manage training programs to grow internal planning talent
- Coordinate all maintenance allocations and schedules across PSA departments
- Travel to Heavy Maintenance Facilities as needed
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage aircraft inductions and retirements
- Ensure completion and accuracy of reports and planning deliverables
- Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures within the planning group
- Support implementation of long-range planning strategies using optimization software
- Maintain and update technical and company manuals related to maintenance planning
- Recommend procedural improvements to enhance department performance
- Support the Safety Management System (SMS), including Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance functions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance planning
- Experience in aircraft maintenance with working knowledge of maintenance programs
- Familiarity with aircraft inspections and scheduling cycles
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Prior supervisory experience
- Valid U.S. work authorization
- Ability to obtain a valid passport
- Fluent in English
- Associate degree or higher
- 4 years of experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling, planning, or programs, with at least 2 years in heavy maintenance
- Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military experience
- Post-secondary education in a technical, vocational, or academic field
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. We offer contract, direct hire, and temp-to-perm positions across the United States. We are committed to helping skilled professionals grow their careers while supporting the most respected companies in the world.
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