Methods Planner

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

The Methods Planner - Supports aircraft MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations by developing, maintaining, and improving work instructions, routings, and maintenance plans. This role requires deep knowledge of repair techniques and hands-on experience with structural repairs to ensure maintenance activities are executable, efficient, and compliant with all regulatory standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure all work plans align with FAA, OEM, and internal compliance requirements
• Develop and implement Repair and Maintenance methods and procedures
• Develop repair solutions based on condition of the component
• Optimize repair processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Provide interpretation guidance to evaluation and inspection teams and liaise with Design Engineering team for repair solutions
• Escalate maintenance manual out of limit conditions to engineering
• Develop and maintain Bill of Materials
• Develop work instructions, procedures, and documentation for Repair and Maintenance processes
• Determine the optimal cycle time for each task, identifying potential areas for improvement in work methods and ergonomics
• Identify and recommend necessary tooling and equipment upgrades to improve Repair and Maintenance efficiency and quality
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures within Repair and Maintenance processes
• Monitor Repair and Maintenance quality metrics including first time yield and implement countermeasures
• Train Repair and Maintenance personnel on new methods and procedures to ensure proper implementation and adoption

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient key boarding skills and strong working knowledge using Microsoft Office applications
• Minimum of 4+ years hands-on FAA Part 145 Repair Station MRO experience in sheet metal repair or structural assembly
• Comprehensive understanding of aircraft structural materials of aircraft structural materials, fastener types, corrosion treatment, and forming techniques
• Comprehensive understanding of Boeing and Airbus aircraft structural components
• Skilled in preparing detailed, accurate repair plans and instructions for structural components in accordance with approved OEM data.
• Proficiency in identifying and documenting accurate repair instructions for metal components
• Familiarity with torque specs, tooling selection, and use of shop equipment like brakes, rollers, shrinkers/stretchers, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA repair documentation, quality processes, and repair station procedures.
• High attention to detail with the ability to write clear, accurate, and executable planning documents
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-precision environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with both metallic and composite structural repairs, including identification of appropriate repair techniques and materials.
• Working knowledge of engine nacelle components, with specific experience in the inspection and repair of thrust reversers, Fan Cowl Doors, Common Nozzle, Tail Cone and Inlet structures.
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills, able to interface across engineering, quality, and production teams to support repair planning and execution.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP platforms and digital planning systems, with the ability to generate, manage, and track work instructions and planning documentation.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate preferred, demonstrating foundational regulatory knowledge and hands-on aircraft maintenance experience

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.