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About PSA
PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, inclusivity, and a safe, respectful work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our culture, The PSA Way, focuses on safety, stability, growth, and the future while placing safety at the forefront. We are driven to be better and accountable, with a caring approach to teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network.
Benefits
- Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
- Generous vacation plan
- 401(k) with company match
- American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
- Three health plan options with nationwide coverage (UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus)
- Premium dental coverage
- Vision plan options covering glasses and contacts
- Benefits navigation services and free second opinion services
- Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care
- Family planning and fertility treatment
- LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender-affirming care
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and dependent coverage options
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including 5 free in-person sessions
Responsibilities
Position Summary
As a Strategic Long-Range Planner you will impact PSA Airlines' growth by decision modeling, analytical reporting, data management, and maintenance forecasting to support successful implementation of PSA's maintenance requirements. The Planner will use historical and predictive modeling to create the Maintenance Planning Playbook to define and optimize Heavy, Intermediate, and Line Maintenance Footprint.
Job Responsibilities
Performs strategy formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation of aircraft maintenance plans to optimize efficiency and minimize cost.Leads weekly and periodic reviews of Airframe activity with detailed analysis of past and future data to assess fleet, program, labor, and facility trends for improvement.Capacity and Demand modeling including Annual, 5-Year, and 10-Year Maintenance Plan.Develop Long-Range Material Forecasting model to smooth demand over a rolling 24-month period.Optimize aircraft maintenance visit scenario modeling to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and maximize fleet utilization.Provides detailed analysis of check visit performance to plan.Communicates and reviews performance with Tech Ops Support Teams for continuous improvement.Coordinates maintenance allocation requirements with senior Tech Ops, Network Planning, and Finance Leadership.Coordinates Heavy & Interim Check plans with Supply Chain Leaders and facilities to ensure advance planning and preparation.Regularly meets with Planning and Production leadership and support departments for alignment with Check plans.Develop implementation plans for system-wide maintenance capabilities across footprint, manpower, and facilities for long- and short-term requirements.Prepare fleet plans, HMV, Line Maintenance, and Hangar plans for efficient execution.Cross-functional integration with all Tech Ops Leaders to achieve goals.Develop and maintain Monthly and Annual Maintenance Planning performance reports.Position Specifics
Required
Associate degree or equivalent experience2 years Aviation Maintenance Planning experience (LINE Maintenance and Maintenance Operations Planning)Working knowledge of aircraft inspections and maintenance programsExperience with Programs Planning and Inventory Planning MethodologyAdvanced forecasting and modeling skillsIntermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially ExcelExcel proficiency : Vlookup, Pivot Table, Complex Formulas, Advanced formattingEnglish language proficiency (read / write / speak)Authorized to work in the U.S.Preferred
Bachelor's degreeAdvanced Excel skills (Vlookup, Pivot Table, Complex Formulas, Advanced formatting, large data sets)Long Range Planning Methodology experienceThree years of A&P experience and CRF 65 or equivalent military experienceAdditional Information
Supervisory Responsibility : This is not a supervisory position.
Delegation : In absence, responsibilities delegated to Manager of Heavy Maintenance Planning.
Authorities : None.
Work Environment : Professional office environment; standard office equipment used.
Physical Demands : Primarily sedentary; may stand, walk, climb stairs; lift up to 25 lbs; use hands; reach with arms.
AAP / EEO Statement : PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Security Clearance : All employees must pass fingerprint-based CHRC and pre-employment drug screen.
Other Duties : This job description may be updated; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.
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