VP Aircraft Maintenance Planning

Job Description

Do you want to be a part of a team of aviation innovators who are helping change the industry landscape?

Our client is the world’s leading global business aviation company and is committed to doing everything possible to ensure our passengers’ expectations are met or surpassed. From scheduling a flight, every detail is covered, from a particular bottle of wine or catering from a preferred restaurant to a specific magazine or a chauffeur service to the airport. Our client has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of aviation professionals. Our client's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation in every region globally.

They are currently recruiting for a VP of Aircraft Maintenance Planning in Columbus, Ohio.

What Is In It For You

Salary: $150,000-$200,000 per year wi

Position Type: Permanent - Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance: Medical, dental, and vision expenses

Paid time off: Paid time off may include vacation days, sick days, personal days, and other types of paid leave.

Relocation assistance: Personalised relocation plan according to specific needs and

Possible KPI bonus structure

A Day in the Life of A VP of Aircraft Maintenance Planning

As the VP of Aircraft Maintenance Planning, your overall responsibility is for the correct and effective scheduling and planning of all line and base maintenance events to maximize aircraft availability and enhance reliability (“Planning”) by the approved Aircraft Inspection Manual to support the operation. Your expertise will be in demonstrating strong leadership abilities in creating a highly effective Planning Team, including an efficient department structure; defining and implementing effective processes; and selecting, coaching, and mentoring staff to create a highly successful organization.

Essential Duties of The VP of Aircraft Maintenance Planning

This position will report directly to the Director of Maintenance

Ensure the correct scheduling of tasks related to all the Alert Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives are performed to ensure published time limits are not exceeded

Responsible for ensuring aircraft, engines, and component maintenance is performed by the time limits and intervals outlined in the approved Aircraft Inspection Manual relevant to the operation and aircraft type in coordination with MCC, Procurement, Materials, and Management to maximize aircraft availability

Responsible for issuing requests for proposals, the evaluation and assessment of maintenance proposals, and negotiating and contracting scheduled maintenance events

Ensure all Work Orders issued by Planning are compliant with Approved or Acceptable Data, ADs, or relevant Authority’s recommendations, where applicable

Responsible for issuing Work Orders for line and base maintenance events, including, when appropriate, modifications, overhauls, refurbishments, painting, etc., to the selected supplier promptly and per the signed Maintenance Services Agreement or Maintenance Agreement, as appropriate

Manages on-site technical representatives overseeing scheduled maintenance events to ensure Work Orders are performed to the agreed standards, budget and downtime, and issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner to minimize impact to the operation

Supports in ensuring a return to service is performed by the Chief Inspector written procedures for all maintenance activities managed by the Planning Department

Manages and guides the managed aircraft focals

Develops the metrics and procedures to maximize aircraft availability

Collaborates with MCC to close MEL, CDL, or deferred maintenance items on time

Responsible for developing and implementing an effective method to ensure that all data in the maintenance software programs is accurate and complete, including periodic spot checks

Collaborates with the Procurement and Materials Department to ensure efficient processing of rotatable core returns and for the repair and return of company-owned spares

Develop strategies to ensure required service levels are met while controlling costs and maintaining budget targets

Responsible for creating effective budgeting tools for the department

Develops and oversees the annual Planning budget to support the operation

Maintains effective communication within the department, the operation, and suppliers

Defines the roles and responsibilities of Planning Department personnel

Direct and coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in the department

Works with Human Resources to recruit qualified members for the Planning Department, create career paths for each team member, and provide the support necessary for each team member to attain the agreed goals

Develop minimum training standards that meet the requirements established by the SVP Continuing Airworthiness and ensure department staff are trained to those standards

Ensures the Chief Inspector receives Department personnel training records on time

Prepares and leads the Planning Department in scheduled and short-notice compliance audits, ensuring that all findings are investigated and resolved within the timeframe agreed with the Compliance Department

Ensure the Planning Department functions in an effective and efficient manner.

Key Attributes: VP Planning

The candidate should have the following key attributes:

Proven experience in creating and leading successful teams

Effective communicator within their team, the operation, and other business units

Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing effective aircraft scheduling and planning processes in an airline, cargo, or charter operation

Practical experience performing aircraft planning, scheduling, work package development, release to service, and technical records administration

Very good understanding of aircraft maintenance and scheduling software programs

Possess a solid understanding of the following concerning the certificate holder's operation.

Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices

14 CFR Chapter I (Federal Aviation Regulations)

The certificate holder's operations specifications and manuals required by 135.21

All appropriate maintenance and airworthiness requirements, including Parts 1, 21, 43, 91, 135, and 145, applicable to the position of VP Materials

Very good negotiation skills

Solid understanding of business finance, materials management, and aircraft operations

Ideally, a post-secondary diploma or degree in aviation management, an A&P license (or equivalent), or extensive experience in a similar position

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance, aeronautical engineering, or a related field.

Relevant professional certifications, such as an A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license or equivalent

Extensive working experience in aircraft maintenance, with a strong understanding of regional jets, commercial airlines, cargo carriers, and business operations with regulatory requirements

10 + years of proven experience in aircraft planning and engineering, ideally in the aviation industry

Excellent knowledge of maintenance management systems and software

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in a clear and concise manner

Detail-oriented and well-organized, with a focus on accuracy and compliance

Ability to adapt training methodologies to accommodate different learning styles and skill levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Flexibility to travel, as required, to various operational locations

Must be a U.S. citizen

This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency.