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The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor oversees the daily operations in assigned functional area ... Utilizes customer package to ensure proper maintenance planning and execution, ensuring application ...

Aircraft Maint Supv

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$80K - $96K/yr

As applicable, Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor advises the Superintendent on technical matters and ... Participates in the maintenance planning cycle. * Ensures only qualified personnel accomplish ...

Aircraft Maint Supv

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$80K - $96K/yr

As applicable, Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor advises the Superintendent on technical matters and ... Participates in the maintenance planning cycle. * Ensures only qualified personnel accomplish ...

PRODUCTION PLANNER Objective The Aircraft Maintenance Planner is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and scheduling of aircraft maintenance activities to ensure safety, regulatory ...

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How much do aircraft maintenance planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft maintenance planner in the United States is $35.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $42.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an aircraft maintenance planner do?

An Aircraft Maintenance Planner coordinates and schedules maintenance activities to ensure aircraft remain safe, airworthy, and compliant with regulations. They create maintenance plans based on flight schedules, regulatory requirements, and aircraft availability. Their role involves collaborating with engineers, technicians, and airline operations to minimize downtime and disruptions. Effective planning helps optimize resources, reduce delays, and ensure timely inspections and repairs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aircraft maintenance planner?

Aircraft Maintenance Planners require a strong background in aviation maintenance, understanding of regulatory requirements, and often a relevant degree or certification such as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. Experience with maintenance planning software (like AMOS or TRAX), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and strong data analysis skills are commonly expected. Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for coordinating with technicians, engineers, and management. These competencies ensure safe, compliant, and efficient scheduling of maintenance tasks, minimizing aircraft downtime and supporting operational reliability.

How much do aircraft maintenance planners make?

Aircraft maintenance planners typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000 to $90,000, depending on experience, location, and certifications. They coordinate maintenance schedules, ensure compliance with safety standards, and often work in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities or airline operations.
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Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance

atsmro

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$98K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

We are Trusted Partners | Supporting FlightOur more than 52 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

Your Work Matters – And So Do You
At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

  • Base pay range: $98,000-$122,000 annually plus annual bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
  • 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
  • Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
  • On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
  • Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
  • Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

SUMMARY: The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor oversees the daily operations in assigned functional area. Ensures that maintenance tasks and functions are carried out in compliance with the applicable requirements of the air carrier maintenance program and their inspection procedures manual. Provides training and development for mechanics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides supervision, guidance, and prioritization to assigned team, across multiple specialties and ATS requirements.
  • Ensures that all work performed by self or those under their supervision, including subcontractors, is performed in an airworthy manner and in compliance with approved technical data and has had all maintenance steps accomplished.
  • Utilizes customer package to ensure proper maintenance planning and execution, ensuring application of FAA and customer requirements.
  • Supervises the maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alteration of, or approve and return to service any aircraft or part thereof.
  • Coordinates communication to Leads and crew as needed which may include aircraft safety, planning, and quality.
  • Validates material on order and coordinates with internal support organizations to ensure necessary product and services can be delivered when required.
  • Coordinates Engineering priorities. Works with Engineering Dept to ensure responses support aircraft delivery milestones.
  • Responsible for keeping all assigned areas clean and audit ready. Identifies and eliminates hazards that pose a risk to employee safety and quality of work. Ensures compliance with safety requirements.
  • Responsible for on-time delivery and adjustments to aircraft delivery schedules.
  • Reviews routine and non-routine labor hours prior to exceeding allotted estimated hours.
  • Coordinates maintenance labor requirements between skill sets on projects, and in conjunction with other maintenance lines, to ensure most efficient utilization of labor and resources.
  • Communicates aircraft status with customers using ATS schedule tools and in person communication.
  • Understands and follows budget review plans for assigned aircraft and ensures targets are met. Communicates variances with Manager.
  • Ensures mechanics are properly trained, and assists mechanics in proper procedures, methods, and practices to be followed in each respective duty. Continuously evaluates the OJT program.
  • Recommends changes to processes to improve efficiencies and workflow.

 

  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ recent commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ aircraft maintenance leadership experience preferred.
  • Airframe, or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required.

 

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $98,000-146,000 annually, exclusive of benefits or potential bonuses. This position is eligible for an annual corporate bonus. If you are hired at ATS, your final base annual rate will be based on factors such as skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range noted above is the full base annual range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package, as detailed below. 
 

EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws.  ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.  
As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.