Sr. Aviation Technical Planner and Scheduler

Yulista Holding LLC

Regular

Position Summary

The Sr. Aviation Technical Planner and Scheduler is responsible for translating aviation maintenance, modification, and sustainment requirements into executable work packages, schedules, and resource plans. This position analyzes technical requirements contained in Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), engineering drawings, technical manuals, service bulletins, and other technical data to develop Bills of Material (BOMs), labor estimates, tooling requirements, material plans, and schedules necessary to support aircraft maintenance, modification, repair & overhaul programs.

The Sr. Aviation Technical Planner and Scheduler serves as a technical subject matter expert and works as an integral member of the Business Development team, supporting proposal development, capture activities, cost estimating, and technical solution development. The position also provides planning and scheduling support to operations teams as workload and priorities permit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret aviation technical data including:
  • Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs)
  • Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs)
  • Engineering drawings and specifications
  • Technical Orders (TOs)
  • Service Bulletins (SBs)
  • Maintenance manuals and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs)
  • OEM technical publications and engineering change documentation

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• Develop detailed Bills of Material (BOMs) from technical requirements, including:
  • Aircraft parts and components
  • Consumable materials
  • Hazardous materials
  • Common hardware and shop supplies
  • Stockage and bench stock requirements
  • Repair materials and kits
  • Electrical harness fabrication
  • Mechanical assemblies for fabrication

• Develop labor build-ups and work breakdown structures including:
  • Labor hour estimates by skill category
  • Work sequencing and task dependencies
  • Critical path identification
  • Schedule development and maintenance
  • Resource loading and manpower requirements

• Identify and document:
  • Special tooling requirements
  • General shop tooling requirements
  • Test equipment requirements
  • Ground support equipment (GSE) needs
  • Facilities and infrastructure requirements

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules supporting:
  • Aircraft modifications
  • Depot maintenance activities
  • Sustainment programs
  • Field service activities
  • Production and installation schedules

• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations personnel to ensure technical requirements are fully understood and executable.
• Support Business Development activities including:
  • Proposal development and technical volume preparation
  • Cost estimating and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development
  • Capture strategy and solution development
  • Technical risk assessments
  • Customer technical discussions and site visits

• Provide planning and scheduling support to operational programs as required, including schedule updates, resource planning, and technical problem solving.
• Develop reports, presentations, and process flow diagrams to communicate technical and program information to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Management, Business, or related technical discipline; equivalent military or industry experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation maintenance, aircraft modifications, depot maintenance, or technical planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying:
  • MWOs
  • TCTOs
  • Engineering drawings
  • Technical Orders
  • Maintenance manuals
  • OEM technical documentation

• Experience developing:
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
  • Labor estimates and build-ups
  • Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
  • Material requirements plans
  • Tooling and equipment requirements

• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting government or commercial aviation programs.
• Eligibility for Secret or higher security clearance

Technical Skills

Proficiency with the following software applications is required:

• Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook

• Microsoft Project
  • Schedule development and maintenance
  • Resource loading
  • Critical path analysis
  • Progress tracking and reporting

• Microsoft Visio
  • Process flow development
  • Workflow mapping
  • Technical diagrams
  • Organizational and systems diagrams

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting military aircraft platforms such as:
  • C-130 and other large fixed wing aircraft variants
  • Rotary wing aircraft
  • Fixed wing tactical and training aircraft
  • Other Department of Defense and Federal Agency aviation platforms

• Experience supporting proposal and capture efforts for federal government contracts.

• Familiarity with:
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
  • Configuration management processes
  • DoD acquisition and sustainment environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project Management Principles
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and convert requirements into executable plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering, operations, supply chain, and business development organizations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial/aircraft maintenance environments, as required.
• Ability to access aircraft, hangars, and maintenance facilities as required.
• Occasional travel may be required to customer sites, maintenance facilities, and industry events.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.