What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Planner position at ST Engineering - San Antonio Aerospace (SAA)?
Who YOU Are And What You Can Become
Are You a Detail-Oriented Aviation Pro Ready to Lead? We’re looking for an Aircraft Planner who thrives on precision, technical expertise, and seamless coordination. In this role, you’ll drive all aspects of aircraft maintenance and modification planning—from estimating and dock control to billing and labor hour reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of aircraft manuals, maintenance procedures, and non-destructive testing, plus the ability to interpret engineering orders and blueprints. You’ll research service bulletins, navigate regulatory requirements, and collaborate across departments with professionalism and tact. If you’re ready to take ownership of complex projects and build lasting relationships with customers and teams alike, we want you on board.
Who WE Are And Where WE Are Going
At ST Engineering North America, we don’t just maintain aircraft—we transform how aviation MRO is done. As a global leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul, we combine world-class capabilities with cutting-edge technology to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions that reduce waste, optimize performance, and support a more sustainable future in aviation. We’re on a mission to redefine excellence in the MRO industry—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help us get there.
What YOU Will Do
As an Aircraft Planner you will support all aspects of aircraft maintenance and modification projects. This role is responsible for technical estimations, planning, dock control, data entry, billing, and labor hour reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with customer representatives.
In This Role, You Will
Equal Opportunity - It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
Reasonable Accommodations - ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101. or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us .
Are You a Detail-Oriented Aviation Pro Ready to Lead? We’re looking for an Aircraft Planner who thrives on precision, technical expertise, and seamless coordination. In this role, you’ll drive all aspects of aircraft maintenance and modification planning—from estimating and dock control to billing and labor hour reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of aircraft manuals, maintenance procedures, and non-destructive testing, plus the ability to interpret engineering orders and blueprints. You’ll research service bulletins, navigate regulatory requirements, and collaborate across departments with professionalism and tact. If you’re ready to take ownership of complex projects and build lasting relationships with customers and teams alike, we want you on board.
Who WE Are And Where WE Are Going
At ST Engineering North America, we don’t just maintain aircraft—we transform how aviation MRO is done. As a global leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul, we combine world-class capabilities with cutting-edge technology to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions that reduce waste, optimize performance, and support a more sustainable future in aviation. We’re on a mission to redefine excellence in the MRO industry—and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help us get there.
What YOU Will Do
As an Aircraft Planner you will support all aspects of aircraft maintenance and modification projects. This role is responsible for technical estimations, planning, dock control, data entry, billing, and labor hour reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with customer representatives.
In This Role, You Will
- Provide accurate technical estimations and planning for maintenance and modification projects.
- Manage dock control, labor tracking, billing, and data entry processes.
- Interpret and apply information from aircraft manuals, engineering orders, service bulletins, and blueprints.
- Research Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and Operator Letters (AOLs).
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
- Prepare and manage job cards, time cards, routine/non-routine cards, and work sign-off documentation.
- Coordinate with department heads and customer representatives to ensure project alignment.
- Supervise work with professionalism, courtesy, and tact.
- Negotiate and resolve planning-related issues as needed.
- B.S. Aviation Management or related Technical Field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years commercial aviation, preferably repair station oriented, familiar with all phases of A/C maintenance.
- Proficient in aircraft manuals and maintenance procedures.
- Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and blueprints.
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations and standard aviation paperwork procedures.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn software applications and mainframe systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to climb work stands and access all parts of the aircraft.
- Annual bonus incentive
- 401K with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Disability
- PTO
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities
Equal Opportunity - It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
Reasonable Accommodations - ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101. or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us .