Manager of Planning (Interim)

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.

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.

• 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
  

Preferred:

• 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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