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- Oct 22, 2026
About NetJets
Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.
NetJets seeks a Base Maintenance Planner to coordinate scheduled aircraft maintenance, optimize aircraft availability, and manage planning across designated maintenance bases and operational teams. The role requires an Aviation associate's degree and 2–4 years of experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and publish the long-term base maintenance plan covering 0–12 months to meet operational needs, maximize yield, reduce cost, and maximize aircraft availability.
- Plan and schedule short- and long-term maintenance requirements and time-limited component changes, coordinating with Line Planning on Deferred Maintenance Items.
- Develop work packages for designated NetJets Maintenance Base Stations, accounting for maintenance skills, tools, materials, available man-hours, and ground time.
- Serve as the single point of contact for designated Base Stations, ensuring aircraft maintenance tasks are properly planned and communicated with third-party maintenance providers.
- Review the scheduled maintenance program for planning improvements, including task escalation, repair optimization, and fleet campaigns.
- Monitor inspection interval utilization; communicate and resolve potential scheduling issues with Master Schedulers; carry out aircraft improvements in accordance with warranty coverage; and provide feedback on fleet compliance and inspection programs.
- Complete additional projects, campaigns, and initiatives as required to advance company or department goals affecting financial and operational metrics.
- Coordinate planning activities with Flight Operations, Base Station Managers, Suppliers, Materials, MCC, and Line Planning.
- Plan maintenance events around peak flight periods to ensure aircraft availability meets operational needs.
- Ensure maintenance requirements comply with NetJets Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs, Continuous Inspection Programs, regulatory requirements, and company requirements.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Aviation.
- 2–4 years of experience.
- Desirable but not required: FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate and/or a four-year college degree in Business or an aviation-related field.
Skills
Experience
2–4 years
Education
Associate's degree in Aviation
Workplace
This position is based in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including no-cost options; healthcare advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts; paid time off; parental leave; life and accident insurance; voluntary financial protection benefits; 401(k) plan with a 67% match on eligible standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions (super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match); short- and long-term disability; legal plan; identity theft protection plans; pet insurance; and family and caregiving support.
Culture
NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.
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