AOG Planner
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Job Location:
Kinston, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing is a company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions the aviation and aerospace industry.
In keeping with this goal each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits such as vacations and holidays and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future requirements.
Position Overview
The AOG Planner is responsible for coordinating scheduling and supporting all Aircraft on Ground (AOG) maintenance events to ensure timely return-to-service for FlyExclusives fleet. This role acts as the central communication point between Maintenance Control AOG Technicians Parts Engineering and Flight Operations. The AOG Planner ensures all logistical technical and resource requirements are arranged quickly and accurately during high-priority maintenance situations.
Key Responsibilities
AOG Event Coordination
Monitor incoming AOG notifications and initiate immediate planning actions.
Prioritize AOG events based on operation needs and aircraft impact.
Coordinate manpower tooling equipment and materials for rapid dispatch or onsite repair.
Ensure maintenance teams have accurate information task cards and technical references.
Scheduling & Resource Planning
Assign AOG technicians based on skillset availability and geographical location.
Schedule travel lodging and transportation for AOG personnel as required.
Track expected timelines maintenance progression and return-to-service targets.
Maintain real-time visibility of fleet status and technician deployment.
Technical & Documentation Support
Review maintenance requests MELs and technical documents for planning accuracy.
Ensure required parts are available and coordinate priority shipments when needed.
Support proper documentation logbook entries and corrective action tracking.
Prepare daily AOG reports for leadership and operations.
Communication & Collaboration
Serve as the primary point of communication during all AOG events.
Provide continuous updates to Maintenance Control Flight Ops Crew Scheduling and leadership.
Notify stakeholders of potential delays risks and resource constraints.
Compliance
Ensure all maintenance actions follow FAA OEM and FlyExclusive procedures.
Support audits recordkeeping and compliance checks as required.
Qualifications
35 years of aviation maintenance planning AOG coordination or maintenance control experience.
Strong understanding of aircraft systems maintenance practices and FAA regulations.
Experience working in Part 135 or Part 145 environments preferred.
Exceptional communication multitasking and time-management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and respond rapidly to operational needs.
Familiarity with maintenance tracking systems and ERP/CMMS tools.
Preferred Aircraft Experience
(Adjust as needed for FlyExclusives fleet)
Citation
Gulfstream
Challenger
King Air
Other corporate jet platforms
Work Environment
High-urgency fast-paced operational setting.
Must be available for shift work nights weekends and on-call rotations as required.
Ability to multitask during simultaneous AOG events and changing schedules.
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
The GAL Aerospace Group of Companies is a North American based ‘super sub-tier’ supplier to the aerospace interiors market. Divisions operate as centers of
