Planning Lead

Join the High-Flying Team at ALOFT AeroArchitects

Hey there, aviation enthusiasts Are you ready to take your career to new heights? ALOFT AeroArchitects is on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew of airplane maintenance, modification, and completion experts. We're seeking aviation professionals who are passionate about transforming aircraft and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At ALOFT AeroArchitects, we're not just about working on airplanes; we're about crafting client experiences that soar above the clouds

What's Your Mission?

• Engineering Innovators: Dive into the heart of aircraft modifications, designing and implementing systems that elevate luxury, performance and safety.
• Master Mechanics: Get hands-on with our planes, ensuring every wrench turn is executed with precision and expertise.
• Program Management Pros: Steer our projects to success, from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Logistics Wizards: Keep our operations running smoothly, managing the flow of materials and resources with efficiency and foresight.

You're the perfect co-pilot if you...

• Have a passion for aviation that's as boundless as the sky.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are part of the daily routine.
• Communicate like a pro, whether you're talking tech with the team or dreaming big with clients.
• Thrive in a collaborative cockpit, where every idea counts, and teamwork takes us higher.

Join our crew If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact and work on cutting-edge and luxury aircraft, look no further. Join us at ALOFT AeroArchitects and let's take aviation to new heights

SUMMARY

Leads/significantly involved with larger, complex planning programs/assignments. Leads and mentors the Planner and Production Control positions, fostering teamwork and personnel growth. Responsible for all manufacturing planning and production control activities associated with development of paperwork, materials requirements, and prioritizing release to support the production personnel and master schedules to ensure on time delivery performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead planning and production control personnel in day-to-day activities.
• Responsible for the development of simple to highly complex work instructions supporting production driven from source data i.e., engineering drawings, Service Bulletins (SB), Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Letters (SL), Customer Orders (CO) etc.
• Review all materials requirements to ensure actions are taken to support the master schedule, this includes but is not limited to coordination of, long lead, make / buy, modify / exchange, tooling, Customer furnished material, release of orders within company system, etc. The level of material responsibility will be determined by the respective Manager.
• Ensures work instructions reflect the latest configuration control against source data to include but not limited to, master data lists, Customer statement of work, SB’s, AD’s, SL’s, CO’s Communicate source data discrepancies within company system and drive closure to support master schedule.
• Ensure repetitive use work instructions are updated to reflect changing supply chain or production environments including historical planning data, as necessary.
• Prioritize and maintain work orders including for release from mfg. supermarket (as applicable)
• Liaison between Manufacturing / Hangar programs and purchasing personnel regarding parts/material priorities.
• Buy materials or service for a limited or supporting business scope.
• Locate and select potential suppliers, as appropriate.
• Responsible for the processing and cataloging of source data as applicable.
• Support company KPI’s as directed.
• Maintains positive communication across all departments effectively supporting the organization and Customer.
• Maintain appropriate computer databases as required within company system.
• Support the development and maintenance of historical information and database files for modifications and production hours / standards.
• Responsible for safe work areas, cleanliness, organization, and supplies
• Responsible for initial / recurrent training requirements
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Planning and Production Control functions; provide training and mentorship for team.
• Prioritize and assign tasks; examine work output for completeness, process conformance and timeliness.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school education or equivalent reading, writing and math abilities.
• 7+ years related work experience.
• Prior aerospace installation, modification or maintenance experience preferred in a hands-on labor capacity or in a production support function (i.e. engineering, supply chain, quality, planning).
• Working knowledge of aircraft installation, maintenance and/or modification processes.
• Familiarity with aircraft manuals and related aviation maintenance publications.
• Strong research skills and the ability to work independently.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• APICS certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Standard office environment.
• Infrequent exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an industrial manufacturing / aviation environment.
• Occasional, general proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.