Keep World-Class Aircraft Flying—Join Us as a Planner, Aircraft Services

Planner Aircraft Services – CTH
Location: Opa Locka Service Center
Pay Rate: $33.59/hour
Employer: PDS Tech Commercial (partnering with a leader in the aviation industry)
Work Style: Flexible and hybrid work options when applicable

Make an Impact Where Precision Meets Performance

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a globally recognized aviation leader to find a Planner, Aircraft Services who thrives in a fast-paced, high-precision environment. In this role, you’ll be at the center of aircraft maintenance operations—planning, coordinating, and ensuring every aircraft visit runs efficiently, safely, and on schedule. Your work directly supports the delivery of exceptional aircraft service experiences.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

As a Planner, Aircraft Services, you will play a critical role in ensuring maintenance events are well-organized and customer expectations are exceeded. Your responsibilities include:

Adhering to general work requirements and established processes

Researching and administering special programs (e.g., warranty, Smart Parts, open delivery items)

Collaborating with customers to clarify requirements and align expectations

Assisting with project flow charts and management tools to support aircraft visits

Determining resource availability (tools, components, manpower) and coordinating with providers to protect the master schedule

Creating efficient aircraft work packages, including material, tooling, and manpower requirements prior to induction

Participating in customer pre-induction meetings or debriefs as required

Entering and maintaining accurate data in required systems

Supporting and maintaining aircraft model–specific technical information (airframe, engine, avionics, paint/interior)

Coordinating with Maintenance, Material Support, Labs, Vendors, and Line Service to compile work package data for invoicing

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Required:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment

Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and web-based tools

Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers, teams, management, and contractors

Excellent planning and organizational skills in a multi-project, rapidly changing environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound business decisions

Preferred:

Experience in aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling

Background in proposal writing and/or invoice analysis

Familiarity with SAP, Maximo, and/or Pivotal systems

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we put people first—because exceptional results come from empowered professionals. By partnering with an industry-leading aviation organization, you’ll work at the highest level of aircraft service while being supported by a culture that values growth, collaboration, and individuality.

What you can expect:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Insurance plans (medical, dental, life, disability, and more)

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth services

Opportunities for professional growth in a world-class aviation environment

Flexible and hybrid work options when applicable

Ready to Take Flight?

If you can see yourself thriving in this role and making a real impact in aviation services, we want to hear from you

Pay Details: $33.59 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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