Planner, Production

AAR Corp
  • Rockford, IL
  • $19.90–$25.50 Per Hour
18 days ago

Job Description

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Production Planner. The Production Planner is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on long, medium and short-range maintenance division projects.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Serve as the primary liaison between customers and AAR Airline Maintenance divisions, ensuring clear communication regarding aircraft maintenance status, requirements, and timelines.
  • Coordinate and support aircraft maintenance flow by assigning, monitoring, and updating project milestones throughout the maintenance cycle.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain planning templates to standardize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
  • Track and manage project progress for each aircraft visit, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Prepare and distribute comprehensive maintenance workload packages to ensure technicians have clear, accurate instructions and documentation.
  • Forecast inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels, appropriate inventory mix, and overall program efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including maintenance, supply chain, and engineering - to ensure seamless execution of maintenance projects.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

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Production Planner. The Production Planner is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on long, medium and short-range maintenance division projects.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Serve as the primary liaison between customers and AAR Airline Maintenance divisions, ensuring clear communication regarding aircraft maintenance status, requirements, and timelines.
  • Coordinate and support aircraft maintenance flow by assigning, monitoring, and updating project milestones throughout the maintenance cycle.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain planning templates to standardize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
  • Track and manage project progress for each aircraft visit, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Prepare and distribute comprehensive maintenance workload packages to ensure technicians have clear, accurate instructions and documentation.
  • Forecast inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels, appropriate inventory mix, and overall program efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including maintenance, supply chain, and engineering - to ensure seamless execution of maintenance projects.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

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What you will need to be successful in this role:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; additional education or relevant technical training is a plus.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in standard English.

  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance tracking software.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.

  • Professional and courteous interpersonal skills to interact with employees across all departments and external customers.

  • Previous experience in maintenance planning, data entry, or similar operational support role within the aviation industry preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
  • The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $19.90 to $25.50 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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What you will need to be successful in this role:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; additional education or relevant technical training is a plus.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in standard English.

  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance tracking software.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.

  • Professional and courteous interpersonal skills to interact with employees across all departments and external customers.

  • Previous experience in maintenance planning, data entry, or similar operational support role within the aviation industry preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
  • The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $19.90 to $25.50 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

#LI-SA2

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Numbers & Facts

LocationRockford, IL
Salary$19.90–$25.50 Per Hour

Skills

  • Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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