Maintenance Planner

About Us

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates 150 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

Our Culture

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.

Overview

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for scheduling and monitoring maintenance on aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and coordinate the scheduling of both short term and intermediate maintenance requirements on company aircraft.
• Effectively and efficiently route company aircraft ensuring the timely compliance of all short term aircraft maintenance requirements.
• Develop and maintain major visit plans and schedules for Heavy Maintenance Visits, Paint Lines, Mod Lines, Project Authorizations, and major component plans.
• Works directly with the SOC Duty Manager and Sector Supervisor on duty adhering to all company aircraft routing policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain Visit Packages and Hangar Work Orders for all scheduled maintenance tasks utilizing the company’s Aircraft maintenance system Computer system (AMCS).
• Monitor aircraft status and hub operations routing/rerouting company aircraft to facilitate any operational irregularities while maintaining the integrity of the maintenance plan and established company performance objectives.
• Monitor all MEL and Deferred Maintenance Items coordinating the timely compliance with MOC, Line Maintenance, and Material activities.
• Coordinate and communicate all “day of” operational changes affecting the maintenance plan.
• Provide constant oversight to company assigned flights advising the Supervisor, Maintenance Planning/Routing of any irregularities/conflicts affecting the maintenance plan.
• Provide constant oversight to the short term maintenance plan advising the Supervisor, Maintenance Planning/Routing of any irregularities affecting the maintenance schedule.
• Maintain a daily log of all maintenance and operational information including aircraft substitutions, swaps and cancellations.
• Perform additional functions (essential or otherwise) as may be assigned from time to time.
• Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, etc. not in excess of 30 lbs.
• Work is performed in the Company SOC, and requires professional contact with SOC personnel, management staff, and business relationships with outside vendors, as well as the FAA.

Competencies Required

• Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth.  Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
• Knows Our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
• Building Trust & Decision Making - Treats all team members in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, and values the input of all. Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
• Drives For Results by Inspiring Others - Develops clear workable plans with timelines, goals, and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams. 
• Know Your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals. Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One year experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling/planning or a relative field is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in speech and writing, and intermediate level computer skills are a must.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license and three years experience in aircraft maintenance or airline operations are preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment handling a high volume of multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail in making timely operational decisions.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays and extra hours when necessary.
• Travel may be necessary.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and if position requires use of company vehicle(s), must be insurable under company insurance coverage.

What We Offer

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options

FLSA Status

Hidden (83480)

Minimum Position Pay Range

USD $60,300.00/Yr.

Maximum Position Pay Range

USD $71,100.00/Yr.