Supervisor Line Maintenance Planning

The Supervisor Line Maintenance Planning reports to the Manager Line Maintenance Planning  in  the JetBlue Technical Operations Department. The Supervisor  Line  Maintenance Planning oversees the forecasting,  planning,   and scheduling of maintenance events to maintain  Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA )  regulatory  standards ,  while meeting the needs of Technical Operations, System Operations,  Brand , and other customers. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring optimum performance of Maintenance Planners to maintain fleet safety and internal/external customer satisfaction.

Review planned/specialized workload and guide Maintenance Planners to support planned maintenance in accordance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)

Track and report daily progress by measuring and recording established metrics

Communicate critical issues with respective internal/external customers

Oversee recovery plan in the event the system operation is impacted by delays or cancellations

Supervise the Planners in preparing all scheduled line maintenance tasks, such as service and weekly checks, phase checks, and deferred work (Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs), Configuration Deviation Lists (CDLs), Technical Service Instructions (TSIs), GMM items) according to overarching planning team objectives

Supervise team and work with the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) team to ensure aircraft have appropriate work opportunity to accomplish team goals of meeting the maintenance constraints (labor, ground time, capability, etc.)

Ensure appropriate staffing levels available for daily workload

Monitor the Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) system for correct accomplishments of initial, final, and repetitive tasks, including all Airworthiness Directive’s and Engineering Orders/Authorizations

Coordinate with Planners, Materials, Maintenance and Maintenance Control on all labor, parts, and tooling required

Coordinate and communicate critical issues with respective internal/external customers

Oversee planners to ensure a balanced daily workload is published on time every day

Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, goal achievement

Perform any duty and or cover any role in planning when required

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma

Three (3) years of combined relevant work experience in any one of the following:

Aircraft Maintenance Planning, a position requiring an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate, a material planning position, and/or in an aviation-related Engineering discipline

One (1) year of leadership experience

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Aircraft Maintenance Programs/Maintenance Program Documents (AMPs/MPDs), Airworthy Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to lead, train and motivate a team in a rapid moving operational environment

Experience establishing credible cross-divisional relationships

Ability to work under pressure, multitask and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Software

Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge

Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance

Complete knowledge of regulatory requirement as it relates to maintenance and material handling

Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)

Currently in possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States

Must pass a ten (10) year background check and 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