Production Planning Officer - Aircraft Engine

Transguard Workforce Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a Production Planning Officer for an aerospace project. This role involves coordinating all aspects of production planning, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing resources efficiently. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or similar fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in technical documentation are essential for this role, which offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in an exciting industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in relevant roles, with at least 3 years in Production Planning.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft/engine maintenance.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily production schedules.
• Prepare and review workpacks for shop floor execution.
• Review technical documents to identify required tools and materials.
• Update and publish daily progress reports.

Skills

Production planning

Technical documentation

Resource management

Performance analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Avionics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License

Tools

ERP systems (IFS or similar)

Job description

Transguard Workforce Solutions is the UAE’s leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, we provide a fully integrated HR solution.

We are currently recruiting a Production Planning Officer - Aircraft Engine for our client based in Dubai, UAE.

Position Summary:

The Production Planning Officer is responsible for orchestrating the entire production planning process in an aerospace/aviation context, ensuring efficient execution, timely delivery, and adherence to quality and safety standards. This role involves comprehensive planning, documentation, resource management, and performance analysis to optimize manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning & Coordination: Develop, manage, and monitor daily production schedules, ensuring all work is packaged, segregated, and provided to production, with clear visibility of workload progress and material/resource status.
• Technical Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and review workpacks for shop floor execution, customize technical documentation (e.g., task cards), and ensure compliance with OEM guidelines, airworthiness regulations, and industry standards.
• Resource & Workflow Management: Review technical documents to identify required tools, materials, and GSE; capture requirements in ERP systems (IFS or similar); attribute man-hours for tasks; and produce detailed man-hour estimates.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Update and publish daily progress reports, monitor open work orders for man-hour/material/work progress, and analyze maintenance data to deliver management insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Aeronautical, Avionics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; OR Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License.
• Minimum 5 years in relevant roles, with at least 3 years in Production Planning or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft/engine maintenance, workscoping, and job instruction authoring; proficiency in Technical Documentation and ERP systems; strong analytical skills for maintenance data analysis.