Production Planning Engineer

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking an experienced Production Planner to oversee the Production Planning process in Dubai. The role involves managing technical reviews for maintenance, ensuring efficient operations, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in aircraft maintenance or production planning, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership skills. Enjoy an attractive tax-free salary along with exclusive travel benefits. Explore the dynamic lifestyle of Dubai while working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Discounts on flights

Travel benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Aircraft Maintenance or Production Planning.
• Degree required (12+3 or equivalent).
• GCAA/EASA Type Licence on EK fleet Type preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Production Planning process.
• Provide leadership and guidance to planning officers.
• Identify and lead projects for improving services.
• Continuously review maintenance inputs.

Skills

Engineering Planning

Aircraft systems knowledge

People management

Technical review skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

ULTRAMAIN

Job description

The Production Planning department at Emirates Engineering plays a pivotal role in getting all the required maintenance done in the most efficient manner. Utilizing advanced planning tools, in-depth technical reviews and collaborating closely with various teams, we ensure smooth maintenance operations, minimizing downtime and maximizing aircraft availability. Our focus is on maintaining high safety and efficiency standards while adapting to the airline’s dynamic requirements.

In this role, you will:

Take ownership of the Production Planning process for the assigned area: Work Package Preparation, Estimation, Dock Control, Workshop or Check Planning. Demonstrate aircraft/components technical skills to conduct technical review of work packages (Up to A checks, LG changes and ad hoc maintenance inputs), produce work package estimations and produce check or workshop plans. Constantly revise plans based on findings during execution to ensure they are delivered on the agreed budgets and targets. Engage with different stakeholders in Engineering organization as required to drive and deliver the expected Production Planning services. Provide leadership and guidance to their assigned team and actively participate in projects to improve the PPC process and deliverables.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the planning officers and supervisors reporting to him/her, with capacity to manage medium size teams.
• Identify and lead projects to continuously improve the Production Planning Department and improve the service provided to Operations.
• Review & planning of maintenance inputs covering A Checks, Standalone checks & Paint inputs.
• Continuously review with PPE?s within other PPC areas for cross utilization of resources.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Experience in Engineering Planning
• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• Bachelors in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical) OR an Engineering Licence - GCAA/EASA Type Licence on EK fleet Type
• 7+ Years experience in Aircraft Maintenance related activities or Production Planning at an airline or 3rd party Maintenance Facility.
• Good knowledge of aircraft systems, power plant and components.
• Thorough understanding of Aircraft Regulatory requirements and Aircraft Maintenance documents.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ULTRAMAIN is an advantage
• Excellent people management skills.

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers