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Planner Aircraft Services
- PDS Tech Commercial (Opa Locka, FL)
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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
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
+ The California Fair Chance Act
+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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