Maintenance Planner

Air Methods

. Plan scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance for the assigned fleet .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,286 - $80,378 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft maintenance planning, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and effective coordination of resources. Proficient in utilizing maintenance planning software and Microsoft Suite to manage schedules and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) ExperienceAirframe And Powerplant LicenseFederal Aviation Regulations KnowledgeMaintenance Planning Software ProficiencyPart 135 Maintenance Program Experience

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Hard Skills

Aircraft Maintenance PlanningWork Package PreparationInspection/Task Yield ManagementScheduling Compliance WorkMaintenance Record-Keeping

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteRamcoAir Vault

Certifications & Qualifications

Airframe And Powerplant LicenseHigh School Diploma Or GED

Industry Keywords

Part 135Part 145Aviation Maintenance OperationsMaintenance BasesSOP Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance for the assigned fleet
Compile information and build and prepare work packages for assigned aircraft, M facilities, maintenance bases and/or Part 145 repair stations
Manage maintenance plans to achieve a 95% inspection/task yield rate
Coordinate scheduling of time-controlled parts and repetitive inspections with component planning
Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehousing and the AOG Buyer to ensure required parts, tooling and components are available
Ensure pre-planned parts and tooling requisitions are completed on time and within SOP requirements
Participate in coordination and pre-dock meetings with Part 145 repair stations for heavy maintenance planning
Schedule compliance work for EOs, EAS and FCDs issued by Engineering
Coordinate manpower and tooling availability with M facility leads and Part 145 repair station management; adjust work packages as necessary
Conduct weekly planning meetings with area/region
Schedule MEL deferrals, including materials and tooling support
Prepare weekly base task listings for line and base planning
Assist mechanics and vendor repair stations with Ramco and Air Vault data entry to close out work
Audit completed work packages, transfer deferred work, ensure package closure, and notify management of discrepancies, delays or issues
Plan workloads to expedite maintenance and repair of the assigned aircraft fleet
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED and 3 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
1 year of aviation maintenance operations planning experience preferred
3–5 years of Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) experience
Airframe and Powerplant License or equivalent military experience preferred
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to Part 135 and Part 145
Part 135 maintenance program experience
Ability to manage fluctuating priorities based on unforeseen process and resource challenges, defined projects and leadership prerogatives
Experience planning work assignments, schedules and reviewing work in progress
Ability to collaborate with various departments to develop statements of work, schedules and procedures
Knowledge of maintenance planning and maintenance record-keeping software
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
Regular scheduled attendance
Willingness/ability to travel approximately 2%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits (details provided via the employer’s benefits page)
Equal employment opportunity and protected veteran/disability protections
Reasonable workplace accommodations for disabilities