Pursuit Aerospace · 16 hours ago
Maintenance Planner
Whitcraft Group is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and exceptional customer service. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and improving maintenance work execution to enhance reliability and technician efficiency.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Develop detailed job plans (scope, labor hours, safety steps, tools, parts)
Maintain a 2–8-week forward maintenance schedule
Ensure work orders are fully planned and ready before scheduling
Coordinate weekly schedules with maintenance leadership and production
Balance planned vs reactive work to reduce unplanned downtime
Build and optimize PMs using: OEM recommendations, Failure history, Reliability best practices
Standardize PM execution
Eliminate low-value or redundant PMs
Track and improve PM compliance
Maintain prioritized maintenance backlog
Control backlog aging and work readiness
Support root cause analysis and failure trend reviews
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain asset hierarchy accuracy
Create standardized work order templates
Ensure accurate labor, failure codes, and completion notes
Collaborate with Parts Specialist to attach BOMs and parts lists
Generate KPI reports for leadership
Qualification
Required
3+ years maintenance planning or coordination experience
CMMS experience (Asset Essentials, Maximo, SAP, etc.)
Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical systems
Ability to read schematics and OEM documentation
Preferred
CNC maintenance environment experience
Prior technician background
Reliability or RCM exposure
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
Pursuit Aerospace
Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine parts created using highly integrated and lean production systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-02-16Private Equity
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