Material Planner Heavy Maintenance

Position Summary

The Material Planner Heavy Maintenance, reports to the Supervisor of Materials Planning.

The Position is responsible for working closely with Strategic Maintenance Planning, Heavy Maintenance Business Partners, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure material availability for scheduled aircraft maintenance along with support of unscheduled material requirements during aircraft heavy maintenance visits. The Planner is responsible for planning and logistics of items for Heavy Maintenance locations, as well as procurement planning of items needed in support of long-term fleet initiatives. The Planner will assist with the support of Deferred Maintenance Items (DMI), Maintenance Defect Deferral Report (MDDR), Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Loans and Borrows, and material logistics for critical items related to aircraft in heavy maintenance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports Strategic Maintenance Planning and Heavy Maintenance teams in the handling of requisitions related to material needs for aircraft during heavy maintenance checks.
• Continuously improve a system of scorecards to track internal JetBlue processes and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and help identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare cost summaries of historical spend.
• Partner with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to prepare future budgets and ensure budget compliance.
• Report regularly to Manager (direct report) regarding opportunities and future initiatives for Technical Procurement Team.
• Coordinates with Strategic Maintenance Planning, Heavy Maintenance Providers, and Business Partner Relations teams in the logistics for scheduled and unscheduled material requirements.
• Oversees and executes critical material with approved logistics providers and couriers as well as sources and executes chartered aircraft requirements when necessary.
• Manages daily workflow of requisitions required for heavy maintenance Predock requirements and material findings.
• Proactive planning and allocating of material for aircraft at Heavy Maintenance Visit (HMV), and items required for the Maintenance Defect Deferral Report (MDDRs), Engineering Controls (ECs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and shop service orders for aircraft during check.
• Maintaining compliance with internal audit guidelines as well as all Federal Aviation Regulations and Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Two (2) years’ experience in aviation supply environment or other related supply chain role
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Depending upon location, may need to possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record that meets JetBlue Airways’ insurance standards
• Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
• Currently in possession of a valid Passport with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Strong commercial acumen and presentation skills; track record of capturing value and savings
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Available for occasional overnight travel (up to 20%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's in business, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Five (5) years of experience in material planning, engineering or equivalent experience
• Three (5) years of prior airline industry experience
• Proficiency in reporting using JetBlue’s Maintenance & Engineering system (TRAX)
• Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement training and certification
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modeling and database administration, including applications beyond Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience presenting to an organization’s executive leadership levels, including results

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Office environment with travel to various warehouses and stations
• Flexible work schedule

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently.

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $58,500.00 and $89,600.00. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.