Strategic Base Maintenance Planner (A320)

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia in Sharjah seeks a Base Maintenance Planning Manager to lead the planning, control, and execution of base maintenance while ensuring safety and airworthiness compliance. You will liaise with CAMO, MCC, AMOS, hangar operations, OEMs and authorities to ensure timely, cost-effective maintenance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, workforce allocation, and continuous improvement to optimise heavy maintenance programs and drive efficiency and safety in operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with experience.
• Training on Human Factor and Safety is required; familiarity with CAMO and airworthiness rules.
• Experience with Civil Aviation Authority regulations and maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops monthly heavy maintenance plans including A checks, inspections, cabin mods, major repairs.
• Coordinates daily with short-term planning for streamlined processes.
• Provides weekly MH analysis reports to management for hangar planning.
• Aims for cost control without compromising safety and airworthiness.
• Oversees AMOS, regulatory bodies, OEMs, MCC in daily Continuing Airworthiness activities.
• Uses data from multiple sources to analyze performance and improve efficiency.
• Supports fleet Continuous Airworthiness and work-scope development.
• Analyzes trends to develop cost-effective solutions and proactive changes.
• Monitors daily progress of heavy maintenance events and flags risks.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and planning improvements.
• Coordinates with technical records for maintenance traceability and archiving.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aircraft/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Aircraft License

Human Factor / Safety training

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Air Arabia in Sharjah seeks a Base Maintenance Planning Manager to lead the planning, control, and execution of base maintenance while ensuring safety and airworthiness compliance. You will liaise with CAMO, MCC, AMOS, hangar operations, OEMs and authorities to ensure timely, cost-effective maintenance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, workforce allocation, and continuous improvement to optimise heavy maintenance programs and drive efficiency and safety in operations.