Planner Tactical

Long Island City, NY, United States

Position Summary

The Tactical Maintenance Planner reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) Planning and schedules maintenance events during the operational day to maintain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory compliance. The Tactical Maintenance Planner is responsible for ensuring all maintenance is scheduled within the required time providing viable options necessary to route, re-route, and swap aircraft flying lines to accommodate the planned maintenance requirements. The Tactical Maintenance Planner ensures no overfly activity of maintenance tasks while balancing the needs of Technical Operations, System Operations, Marketing, and other internal/external customers. Tactical Maintenance Planners have the responsibility for actions required to accomplish repositioning of aircraft for maintenance needs. This also applies during Irregular Operations.

Essential Responsibilities

Ensures that the required maintenance is scheduled and accomplished within the calendar, Flight-hour and flight cycle limits as specified by JetBlue's approved maintenance programs, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Special Instructions.

Works closely with Systems Operation Center (SOC) to manage plot and routing changes such that all maintenance events are scheduled and performed within the time interval (i.e. flight hours, cycles, etc.) of the task while accounting for manpower, ground time, parts, tooling, facilities, weather, etc.

Ensures all scheduled planned maintenance is replotted correctly after any swap/reroute event.

Respond to all requests for deferred/busted tasks and reschedules all deferred maintenance to maintain regulatory compliance.

Tracks accomplishment of Aircraft Service and Weekly Checks, as well as other low-time items, including Maintenance Equipment Lists (MELs), Long Term Deferrals (LTDs), Non-Essential Furnishings (NEF), and collaborate with Aircraft on Ground (AOG)/Maintenance Operation Center (MOC) for execution.

Tracks accomplishments for daily re-inspects and scheduling every Flight Cycle (FC) re-inspect to be cleared.

Assists with the recovery plan in the event the system operation is impacted by delays or cancellations.

Ensures compliance with and tracking of aircraft to designated maintenance locations to meet projected induction date into JetBlue system (i.e. maintenance ferries, repositioning flights, etc.)

Responsible for actions required to accomplish repositioning of aircraft for maintenance needs. Complete the GenDec form and transmit the document to the cockpit crew.

Collaborates with System Operation, Airports, and Technical Operations Leadership to identify operational issues which impact necessary ground time for planned maintenance.

Provide a written Turnover report to the oncoming Planner and will also provide a copy to the MOC Duty Manager.

Coordinates with Business Partners.

May perform other job duties as assigned within Tactical Planning.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma

One (1) year of aviation experience in Aircraft Maintenance Planning or Aircraft Maintenance field

Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge

Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Airworthy Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work well with others

During the course of employment, must maintain all required trainings up to date (ie; QDL, Comply 365, etc.)

Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)

Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or Business

Valid Airframe and Powerplant license

Previous leadership experience

Two (2) years of aviation experience in Aircraft Maintenance Planning or Aircraft Maintenance field

Proficient in TRAX and Sabre/FliteTrac Plot

Establishing credible cross-divisional relationships

Results oriented with the ability to balance diverse and dynamic operational requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Flexibility, agility and change management skills

Ability to work under pressure, multitask and make critical decisions in a fast pace environment

Crewmember Expectations: Regular attendance and punctuality

Potential need to work flexible hours and shifts and be available to respond on short-notice

Able to maintain a professional appearance

When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft

Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun

Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards

Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))

Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls

Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

Equipment: Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment: Traditional office environment

Shift work required

Physical Effort: Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation: The base pay range for this position starts at $79,265.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

JetBlue Airways is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.