Production Planning Officer

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

Job summary

A prominent aviation company in Dubai seeks a Production Planning Engineer to handle materials coordination and maintain airworthiness. Candidates must have over 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in aircraft maintenance or production planning. Responsibilities include supervising team members, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting projects for service improvement. Offered are attractive tax-free salaries and travel benefits, making this role ideally suited for motivated professionals looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits including discounts on flights

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Engineering, preferably in Aircraft Maintenance.
• Experience in Production Planning at an Airline or Maintenance facility.
• Good understanding of aircraft documentation including AMM and IPC.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute materials coordination and workshop planning.
• Supervise and train reporting team members.
• Participate in projects for service improvement.

Skills

Engineering experience

Aircraft Scheduling

Maintenance Planning

Good knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of Ultramain system

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance

Degree in Engineering

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:

Plan, execute and deliver the materials co-ordination, estimation, work pack preparation, closure and workshop planning within the aircraft maintenance organisation. To assist the Production Planning Engineers in the delivery of their role and support the Production team in the execution of maintenance. Ensure all activities are delivered to the highest standards of airworthiness, safety and quality compliance.

• Provide supervision, training and guidance to any reporting team members.
• Act as deputy for immediate supervisor when required.
• Participate in projects to continuously improve the Production Planning Service.

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

• 5+ years in Engineering
• Diploma in Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance OR Basic GCAA Licence OR Degree in Engineering - Bachelors in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical)
• Diploma or Basic GCAA Licence with 5 years of experience within Aircraft Maintenance or Production Planning at an Airline or 3rd party Maintenance facility preferable in aircraft scheduling, maintenance planning, production planning and/or a related environment.
• OR Degree in Engineering with 3 years of experience within Aircraft Maintenance or Production Planning at an Airline or 3rd party Maintenance facility preferable in aircraft scheduling, maintenance planning, production planning and/or a related environment
• Good understanding of aircraft documentation and records including Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Work Packages and Maintenance Schedules.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, power plant and components.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of Ultramain system.
• Familiar with aircraft regulatory requirements and legislation.

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