Maintenance Planner

Confidential

Sanford, North Carolina permanent

Posted: February 3, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for forecasting, planning, and scheduling all routine and long-term aircraft maintenance to ensure maximum fleet availability, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. This role works closely with Maintenance Control, Flight Operations, and Scheduling to align maintenance planning with operational demand.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and analytical, with a strong understanding of aircraft maintenance programs and inspection cycles.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and schedule all routine, preventative, and long-term maintenance events

Track inspection intervals, component life limits, and maintenance program requirements

Coordinate maintenance planning with flight schedules to minimize operational disruption

Work with approved maintenance vendors to schedule events and confirm capacity

Maintain accurate maintenance forecasts and downtime projections

Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Part 135 requirements, and company maintenance programs

Support budget forecasting and cost control through proactive planning

Maintain accurate records and reporting within maintenance tracking systems

Qualifications

3+ years of aircraft maintenance planning or scheduling experience

Strong knowledge of aircraft inspection programs and maintenance tracking systems

Part 135 experience preferred

A&P certificate a plus, but not required

High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to collaborate across departments in a dynamic environment

Why Jet Excellence

Growing national charter operation with a modernized fleet

Team-focused culture with clear accountability

Opportunity to directly impact operational efficiency and reliability

Long-term growth potential within the organization

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