Also called: Maintenance Controller, Maintenance Scheduler
Schedules every inspection and repair so planes get fixed on time without missing flights.
You look at which aircraft are due for which checks, line up parts, mechanics, and hangar space, and decide what can wait. When a plane breaks in another city, you scramble to get parts and people there fast.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Often an A&P mechanic who moves into planning, or a degree in aviation management.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Aviation Management, Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Growing about average. Steady demand with fleet growth.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI scheduling tools already plan checks and parts; fewer planners, with exceptions and judgment left to people.
Classes: Algebra II, Computer applications, Business.
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