Supervisor, Tech Ops Strategic Planning

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Overview:

At Spirit, we live “More Fly.” It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel.


Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!

Responsibilities:

This role supports Tech Services by assisting with analytics, reporting, data management, and short- and mid-term maintenance forecasting. This role helps coordinate planning activities to ensure Spirit’s aircraft maintenance requirements are executed efficiently, with a focus on supporting the Maintenance Planning Playbook and optimizing the Heavy, Intermediate, and Line Maintenance Footprint.

  • Assist in preparing and updating fleet plans, heavy maintenance visits (HMV), line maintenance, and hangar schedules.
  • Support capacity and demand analysis for annual and mid-range maintenance plans.
  • Compile and distribute weekly and monthly performance reports.
  • Perform basic data analysis on check visit performance and compare results to the plan.
  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards for planning leadership review.
  • Monitor schedule adherence and highlight variances for corrective action.
  • Serve as a liaison between planning and production teams to ensure alignment on scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Coordinate with internal teams (Tech Ops, Production, Materials, and Finance) to ensure planning requirements are clearly communicated.
  • Assist with vendor coordination for facility and manpower planning.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements to reduce downtime and support efficient fleet utilization.
  • Support cross-functional projects as directed by Sr Manager, Maintenance Planning.
  • May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g. emergencies, change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in Maintenance Planning, Scheduling, or related Technical Operations support role.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and database/reporting tools.
  • Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs, schedules, or systems (e.g., TRAX, SharePoint, ERP).
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Team-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
  • Exposure to Lean/Continuous Improvement practices.
  • 100% onsite—because connection and collaboration are core to life at Spirit.
  • Domestic & International Travel under 10% of the time.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our team members.

EEOC Statement:

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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