Overview

Wheels Up is looking for a world-class Maintenance Planner to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings. 

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Planner, you will be primarily responsible to participate in and oversee the effective planning of scheduled maintenance events on the WUP fleet. You will help plan scheduled maintenance events weekly and build work authorizations, maintenance blocks in our flight planning system and communicate the information to service providers via email. You will be responsible for ensuring that all the SMX planning spreadsheets are updated and in order. You will request status updates from the service providers and manage the information as required. You will work closely and communicate effectively with all team members, with the goal to collectively and successfully plan and complete each scheduled maintenance event.

• Assist in planning Scheduled Maintenance events weekly and help manage the SMX planning files
• Prepare Work Authorizations for upcoming Scheduled Mx events and update as needed
• Create, manage and update Airops blocks for upcoming Scheduled Mx events
• Upload Work Authorizations and initial paperwork to Box.com and update as needed
• Send Work Authorizations to Service Providers and advise them of aircraft ETAs for Scheduled Mx events and update then of any schedule changes
• Order all required parts for Scheduled Maintenance events in a timely and cost-effective fashion
• Answer and address phone calls as required
• Assist Controllers as required (during the RTS of an aircraft, this should be priority)
• Monitor the SMX Control mailbox for any new emails and address accordingly
• Monitor emails and Box.com for incoming paperwork and build R1 packages as required
• Send R1 paperwork to Service Providers, listing details of deletions or additions to the work scope
• Monitor Box.com for any new paperwork and work with Controller to address accordingly
• Participle in weekly Scheduled Maintenance calls
• Send update requests to Service Providers twice daily and update Airops block accordingly
• Review and manage the Open W/A report weekly (on Thursdays). Correct minor findings as required. Report issues to a lead or supervisor
• Manage filing of completed Scheduled Mx folders
• Fill in for other SMx team members during absences, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 years of aviation experience as a mechanic or in a planning role required
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred
• CAMP experience preferred
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and electronic communication
• Team oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Work schedule flexibility

Wheels Up Story

Wheels Up (NYSE:UP), a leader in private aviation, offers a total private aviation solution that includes world-class safety, service and flexibility through on-demand flights, membership programs, corporate solutions, aircraft management, whole aircraft sales and commercial travel benefits through a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines.

Our employees’ passion for innovation, customer-centric mindset and collaborative spirit drives our mission to connect flyers to private aircraft – and one another – to deliver exceptional, personalized experiences and build an industry-leading marketplace.

Wheels Up attracts, empowers and retains diverse, talented employees who bring a range of experiences and are committed to taking Wheels Up to new heights. We recognize our employees’ unique perspectives and skills and take pride in helping them develop a meaningful and exciting career path with us.

Interested in joining our talented team, explore our career opportunities, today!

To learn more about Wheels Up, please visit WheelsUp.com.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: Wheels Up is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may email us at hr@wheelsup.com or alternatively send afax to 859-334-6552. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title of your fax document.