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Apprentice Maintenance Planner

STS Technical Services, Ypsilanti, MI, United States


STS Technical Services is hiring an Apprentice Maintenance Planner in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Hiring Note:

All candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States.

Position Summary
STS Technical Services is seeking an Apprentice Maintenance Planner to support a Part 121 cargo airline operation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This entry-level role is designed for individuals looking to build a career in aircraft maintenance planning by learning how to monitor, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities in a regulated aviation environment.

You will work within the AMOS system and alongside experienced planners to support maintenance scheduling, reporting, and documentation. This is a hands-on learning role that builds the foundation for long-term growth in aviation maintenance planning.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in preparing work scopes, work packages, and work orders for scheduled maintenance checks

Support research of maintenance task history and documentation

Assist in maintaining materials lists, including parts and tooling pre-draw requirements

Monitor aircraft utilization data including flight hours, flight cycles, and schedules as directed

Track time remaining on scheduled maintenance tasks, including time-controlled components

Assist in producing hard time and life limit reports for aircraft, engines, and components

Maintain AD and SB documentation libraries and assist with manual updates

Support auditing of maintenance work packages for accuracy and compliance

Assist in updating maintenance planning forecasts, reports, and logs

Create reports and documentation using Microsoft Word and Excel

Perform additional duties as assigned by Maintenance Planning leadership

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Good communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow in aviation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or coursework in aviation maintenance

General knowledge of large aircraft systems and structures including Boeing 747, 767, or 777

Familiarity with aircraft maintenance manuals such as AMM, CMM, IPC, and MPD

Experience interpreting Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, or Engineering Orders

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification or equivalent military experience

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Maintenance Planning Manager or Supervisor

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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