Production Planning Engineer

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airline in the UAE seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Planner to oversee aircraft maintenance inputs and develop detailed work plans. You will coordinate across shifts, monitor progress, conduct reviews, and ensure tasks are completed on time. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and has at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in project planning tools and reporting software is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using project planning tools like MS Project and maintenance software (AMOS preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years experience in aircraft maintenance planning or production control.
• Able to analyze maintenance timelines and resource plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Gantt charts and daily task schedules for maintenance events.
• Coordinate daily progress with BSMs and lead engineers.
• Ensure adherence to turnaround times and post-maintenance reporting.

Skills

Project planning tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Gantt chart management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AMOS

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose: To support the efficient execution of aircraft maintenance inputs by creating detailed work plans, assigning daily targets, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. This role serves as a bridge between CAMO planning (which delivers the work package) and the maintenance production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review work packages from CAMO Planning for scheduled maintenance checks.
• Develop detailed Gantt charts and daily task schedules for base and/or line maintenance events.
• Allocate tasks and targets across shifts and work centers to ensure effective execution and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with BSMs and lead engineers to monitor daily progress and resolve issues.
• Update the execution plan in real time based on task completion, delays, or changes in priorities.
• Ensure adherence to turnaround times (TAT) and critical path timelines.
• Conduct daily and end-of-check reviews and prepare post-maintenance reports, including actual man-hour utilization, delays, deferrals, and findings.
• Maintain up-to-date records of work status in the maintenance management system (AMOS).
• Participate in shift handovers and briefings to maintain alignment among all stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and proposing planning or execution enhancements.

People Management

• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience using project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and maintenance software (AMOS - preferrable, TRAX).
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint for reporting.
• Proficient in building and managing Gantt charts and detailed schedules. Strong skills in Gantt chart preparation.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning or production control, preferably in a base maintenance environment.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, though not responsible for airworthiness planning or AMP control.
• Able to analyze maintenance timelines, resource plans, and operational risk.
• Deep understanding of base maintenance operations, hangar workflows, and heavy check coordination.
• Familiar with airline or MRO operations, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, across departments and levels.
• Awareness of human factors in aircraft maintenance activities.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple parallel tasks.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on timely execution and accountability.