Maintenance Planner I
Who We AreFounded in 1974, and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic Airways operates a fleet of 240+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 1,000 daily flights to 80+ cities across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. Republic offers fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. Together, we provide our passengers with a smooth flying experience.Job DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSESustains and revises the scheduled maintenance plan as necessary per operational needs, and is the point of contact in the SOC for the Maintenance Planning Department. Sets task priorities and disperses work packages to the maintenance bases.Essential DutiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to this position as needed.Releases packages, sets priorities, and sends paperwork for each night’s scheduled work. Prints nightly two day (service check) packages for routine overnight aircraft at maintenance base locations. Develops and sends over the Daily Planning sheets for the line stations. Compiles and sends out a list of the pushed/not completed maintenance from the previous night.Oversees maintenance plan and makes adjustments as necessary due to unexpected issues. Review all work packages for tooling and other specialized manpower requirementsMonitors airframe inspection compliance and component time changes and advises appropriate departments of change/inspection due.Addresses un-routed aircraft and any short fuse or critical items.Ensures that plan for the work matches with routing for Aircraft, and if not, work with Dispatch and Maintenance Control to resolve.Reviews Minimum Equipment List and insures items are on the visit package for planes scheduled to be serviced.Reviews five day and two week Maintenance Due Reports daily. Reconciles discrepancies on the report with Records, Maintenance and/or Maintenance Control. Ensures tasks coming due are planned accordingly.Verifies all visit packages have been returned from the previous night and compare to final visit packages to insure all tasks are complete and signed off correctly in parts system.Processes the Bills of Work from the night before. Completes final Bills of Work review/rescheduled process daily.Review and verify compliance on all maintenance-related tasks within FAA mandated time framesMaintains an accurate log of planning watch items by aircraft. Coordinates with Maintenance and Production Control for final work accomplishmentProvides daily turnover communication of the fellow team members of critical tasks and items of importance.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE.High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of related experience, in maintenance, planning or a related area; preferably in airline operations or airline maintenance. Additional education may be substituted for the year of related experience. Working knowledge of maintenance and planning tasks.PREFERRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE.Prior clerical or administrative experience. Microsoft Excel experience. A&P license.Language SkillsAble to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal customers and other employees of the organization.REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITYAble to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.DECISION MAKINGMakes decisions on how to carry out specific day-to-day tasks. Consults with supervisor on anything out of the ordinary.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Able To Move About The Work Environment.Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.Travel RequirementsNone.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONSAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Maintenance HiringAs one of the nation’s largest regional carriers, we operate the world’s largest dedicated fleet of more than 200 Embraer 170/175s. Join a team that is recognized for its safety culture and has been awarded the FAA’s Diamond Award of Excellence. You will receive paid, hands-on training including a 10-hour OSHA Certification. We offer great opportunities to work tip-to-tail on our modern jets; your technical talents will take you places at Republic Airways.Republic is the perfect place to start or continue your career as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Our world-class aircraft rely on a world-class team of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and all of our Associates to operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.Quality of LifeFamily EnvironmentWe don’t use the word “family” lightly. At Republic, we care for one another not just professionally, but personally. We don’t know any other way.We’re All in This TogetherWe say that our best asset is our people, and that is because no matter what role you play, each of us has an impact in getting our planes safely to and from their destinations.TrainingRepublic provides mentorship and a team environment in a field that is exciting and growing.Opportunities to AdvanceWe offer professional and personal growth opportunities, supporting our Associates in their journey and encouraging them to be their best.Diversity“We seek to become stronger from our diversity” is a powerful element of our Culture Statement. We are stronger because of the value we place on the uniqueness of each Associate. We seek to recognize the dignity and potential of each member of our Republic Airways family.Community ServiceOur Corporate and Community Responsibility Department is dedicated to providing Republic Airways Associates with the resources and support to serve each other, our communities and the causes that align with the Company’s Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles.