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Our company mantra, "Every Passenger, Every Day, Every Flight," is at the heart of everything we do. By joining our team, youll have the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives while contributing to our mission of providing exceptional service and prioritizing passenger safety.

Southern Airways is experiencing tremendous growth, offering endless opportunities for learning and career advancement. Whether youre new to the airline industry or looking to enhance your skills, youll receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your role.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Aircraft Maintenance Planning Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION: Non-Exempt

REPORT TO: Manager of Maintenance

The Aircraft Maintenance Planning Analyst will ensure that planned maintenance activities do not disrupt flight schedules or affect safety. They create work orders for all scheduled aircraft, engine, propeller, and appliance maintenance events. They will coordinate with stockroom personnel and maintenance supervisors to ensure parts are in inventory and available for these events. They will help the organization move from reactive maintenance to proactive maintenance. This is an office position (non-remote). The incumbent will be required to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance to Addison, TX. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Duties

• Preventive maintenance: Creates, issues, updates, and manages work orders created for scheduled aircraft, engine, propeller or appliance maintenance.
• Equipment inspections: Participate in planning meetings both for short term and long-term planning for aircraft inspections.
• Ordering parts and supplies: Ordering parts and supplies in advance.
• Repair and replacement scheduling: Scheduling repairs and replacements.
• Inventory monitoring: Monitoring inventory levels for spare parts and tools.
• Vendor coordination: Coordinating with outside vendors for specialized services.
• Quality initiatives: Participating in CASS meetings and quality initiatives as assigned by the DOM.
• Risk identification: Identifying risks, containing them, and putting countermeasures in place.
• Efficiency improvement: Seeking ways to improve work efficiency and identify areas for savings.
• Cost minimization: Minimizing costs by improving efficiency and eliminating waste.
• Analytical support: Providing analytical support and continuous improvement initiatives to relevant managers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Records and Maintenance Planning and/or the DOM

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior Maintenance Planning experience in airline industry.
• 1 year maintenance planning required.

Preferred

• 5 years or more maintenance planning.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.

Physical requirements:

• General office duties.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Computer, office equipment, phone skills.

• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays.
• Ability to pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by company and/or airline regulations.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Available for occasional overnight travel

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.

Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.

Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.

Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:

• Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
• Discounts on hotels and resorts
• Car rentals at reduced rates

Discounted cruises

Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against based on gender, race, or disability.