Senior Technician Planning & Scheduling (Aviation MRO)

People Recruit Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Technician in Abu Dhabi to support planning and coordination within an aviation MRO environment. The qualified candidate will have technical experience, a relevant qualification, and the ability to liaise with various teams to ensure smooth operations. This position offers a tax-free salary package and relocation support.

Benefits

Tax-free salary package

Relocation support

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning support role.
• Familiarity with engine MRO processes.
• Certification in task or production planning/scheduling tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and updating engine induction and build schedules.
• Collect production progress data and assist in reporting.
• Coordinate internal meetings for milestone reviews.

Skills

Scheduling principles

Data handling

Teamwork

Time-management

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or vocational qualification in Aviation or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Technician to support planning, scheduling and coordination activities within an aviation MRO environment. The role involves preparing and updating work plans, consolidating production data, monitoring schedule adherence, coordinating induction readiness, and supporting documentation accuracy to ensure smooth engine build and induction processes.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Support and Documentation (25%)

• Assist with preparing and updating engine induction and build schedules
• Maintain schedule trackers, milestone charts and planning documentation
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure availability of up-to-date documents

Data Collection and Reporting (20%)

• Collect and consolidate production progress data and work-in-progress (WIP) updates
• Assist in preparing daily, weekly and monthly schedule adherence and capacity utilisation reports

Scheduling Coordination (15%)

• Coordinate internal meetings for milestone reviews, kit readiness and induction planning
• Follow up with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with scheduling targets

System Updates and Monitoring (15%)

• Update planning systems with schedule information, progress updates and induction forecasts
• Track schedule variances and highlight potential delays for engineering review

Induction and Readiness Support (15%)

• Confirm readiness of tooling, material kits and work instructions for induction
• Liaise with warehouse and material control teams to ensure timely kit availability

Quality and Process Compliance (10%)

• Ensure planning documents comply with internal procedures and quality standards
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for audit readiness

Minimum Requirements

• Associate, vocational or technical qualification in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, MRO, or a related field
• Certification in task or production planning / scheduling tools preferred
• D2 authorisation in relevant processes or equivalent (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical or production planning support role
• Familiarity with engine MRO processes

Key Competencies

• Basic understanding of scheduling principles and coordination across departments
• Ability to maintain trackers and prepare planning reports
• Strong attention to detail when handling scheduling and production data
• Effective teamwork with engineers, technicians and production personnel
• Clear written and verbal communication across functions
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and planning systems (e.g., MS Project or internal MRO planning tools)
• Adaptability to production schedule changes and quick‑turn activities
• Problem‑solving skills to identify bottlenecks or discrepancies
• Commitment to accurate documentation and MRO quality standards

Benefits

• Tax‑free salary package
• Relocation support provided
• Additional benefits shared with shortlisted candidates