Director Maintenance Planning

Job Description

Job Description

This Is How We Fly

At JSX, we’re not just a lifestyle carrier – we’re a lifestyle employer. Here, entrepreneurship meets determination, and excellence is our standard. We believe the journey is just as important as the destination, and every day we strive to create a Joyful, Simple eXperience for our Customers. Join us, and find your runway to growth, innovation, and success.

About the Role

The Director of Maintenance Planning leads the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Planning team. This role ensures full compliance with FAA regulations, drives effective scheduling and execution of maintenance activities, and fosters seamless coordination across multiple departments. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise, operational excellence, and a leadership mindset that promotes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

This position supports a 24 / 7 operation and requires availability for off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

A Day in the Life

You’ll…

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Maintenance Planning team, overseeing planning, scheduling, and program execution.
• Ensure all scheduled maintenance tasks are planned and completed within FAA-approved intervals across all line maintenance stations.
• Oversee daily reviews and adjustments of short- and mid-term maintenance forecasts (up to 120 days) to align with operational demands.
• Coordinate closely with Planning, Materials, Maintenance, Engineering, and Maintenance Control teams to ensure resource availability—including manpower, parts, and tooling.
• Develop and manage the Heavy Maintenance Visit (HMV) schedule, partnering with Maintenance Operations leadership to select and oversee MRO partners.
• Optimize maintenance programs for cost-effectiveness and efficiency through task packaging and visit execution.
• Support the development and implementation of bridging strategies for maintenance program changes across the fleet.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, team development, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may evolve based on business needs, workload, or operational requirements.

Why You’ll Love This Role

What Makes a Successful Director of Maintenance Planning

Required Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Pay & Perks

Compensation is $130,000 - $150,000 / annually. This was established after performing market research and is aligned with our approach to compensation.

Additional Information

Responsibilities and duties may evolve with business needs, emergencies, or technical developments. JSX is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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