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Aircraft Planner

Company:
Colonial Staffing Group
Location:
Newport News, VA
Posted:
April 30, 2025
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Description:

Aircraft Modification Planner / Planning Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Aircraft Modification Planner to support complex aircraft modification projects. If you have a background in FAA Part 145 and/or Part 21 environments and excel at keeping large-scale modification efforts organized—from task card sequencing to final delivery—this is an opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced and highly technical aviation environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead the sequencing, planning, and tracking of aircraft modification projects

Build and maintain accurate project schedules for all aircraft-related planning efforts

Align production task cards with program/project contractual or engineering deliverables

Standardize naming conventions and budget tracking across systems including timekeeping, drawings, schedules, and production tools

Collaborate with Document Control to develop complete and compliant production work packages

Ensure proper closure of all task cards and execution of the redelivery package prior to return to service

Maintain revision control and documentation tracking—both electronic and hard copies—throughout the project lifecycle

Deliver weekly performance updates against project schedules

Drive long-term integrated schedule development through coordination across all departments

Ensure all customer delivery package documentation is accurate, timely, and complete

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of planning experience in a FAA Part 145 and/or Part 21 environment

Proficiency in ERP systems

3+ years of experience working with Office 365 and SharePoint

3+ years of experience using Microsoft Project / PWA / Project Online to manage schedules

Previous experience in Document Control, Planning, or Program Management

Preferred Experience:

Background in aviation manufacturing, MRO, or aircraft modification programs

Strong working knowledge of FAA compliance and aircraft redelivery processes

Familiarity with timekeeping systems and production software used in aerospace environments

If you're ready to bring structure, clarity, and performance to aircraft modification efforts, we encourage you to apply.

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