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Planning Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
GA Telesisis a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industrieswith a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2000 customers including airlines original equipment manufacturers maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) Telesis Ecosystem is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis our core business is integrated aviation solutions and our mission is customer success.
The Planning Manager is responsible for planning all maintenance activities associated with commercial aircraft engines and modules. This includes creating work packages defining labor requirements coordinating material needs tracking project milestones and maintaining production schedules. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance Operations the Planner ensures all maintenance documentation is complete accurate and compliant with FAA Part 145 requirements while supporting on-time engine delivery and cost control.
**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.
Responsibilities:
Work Scope Development
Technical Coordination
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The Planning Manager is responsible for planning all maintenance activities associated with commercial aircraft engines and modules. This includes creating work packages defining labor requirements coordinating material needs tracking project milestones and maintaining production schedules. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance Operations the Planner ensures all maintenance documentation is complete accurate and compliant with FAA Part 145 requirements while supporting on-time engine delivery and cost control.
**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.
Responsibilities:
Work Scope Development
- Review customer work scopes contracts and maintenance requirements.
- Develop engine work packages based on customer requirements and OEM maintenance manuals.
- Interpret Engine Maintenance Manuals (EMM) Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) Service Bulletins (SBs) Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs).
- Define required inspections repairs modifications and testing.
- Prepare travelers and job cards for all maintenance tasks.
- Develop and maintain detailed engine production schedules.
- Coordinate workflow through disassembly inspection repair assembly testing and shipping.
- Monitor daily engine status and identify schedule risks.
- Balance manpower requirements with production priorities.
- Support recovery plans for schedule delays.
- Identify required parts tooling and outside vendor services.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Monitor parts shortages and recommend alternatives when appropriate.
- Track repair orders and vendor turnaround times.
Technical Coordination
- Coordinate with Engineering regarding repairs beyond manual limits.
- Support disposition of non-routine findings.
- Ensure engineering orders are incorporated into work packages.
- Verify planning changes are properly documented.
- Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records.
- Update ERP/MRO software with planning information.
- Ensure work packages remain current throughout the engine visit.
- Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements.
- Follow the Repair Station Manual (RSM) Quality Control Manual (QCM) and company procedures.
- Maintain document revision control.
- Ensure all planning activities comply with OEM-approved maintenance data.
- A&P License with 5 years experience
- In depth computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational skills
- Previous MRO Planning department experience
- Experience with GE CF6-80 series as well as CFM56 Series engine planning
- Commercial engine related technical expertise
- 121 Airline experience with planning inside an ERP
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
GA Telesis is a leader in commercial aviation offering aircraft leasing, overhaul & MRO repair, replacement parts and 24/7 AOG support.
