Production Planner

Jetstar Airways; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee travel program

Access to Employee Network Groups

Fun, driven team environment

Job summary

A leading airline based in Melbourne is seeking an AMO Production Planner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing the production planning for aircraft maintenance to ensure compliance and timely execution. The ideal candidate must possess an aircraft trade certificate or related qualification, have experience in maintenance planning, and demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. The position offers attractive employee perks, including a unique staff travel program.

Qualifications

• Understand aircraft line and overnight maintenance operations.
• Experience in an aircraft maintenance planning capacity.
• Ability to work rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Planning process for scheduled maintenance.
• Drive excellence in safety and compliance through planning initiatives.
• Liaise with key stakeholders from Part 145 and Part 42 organisations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

People management

Problem-solving

Education

Aircraft trade certificate or tertiary qualification in aviation

Tools

TRAX

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re Jetstar. We operate more than 400 million customers worldwide and fly around 3 000 flights per week to nearly 40 destinations. Our fleet includes state‑of‑the‑art Airbus A320/21 NEO, A320 family and Boeing 787‑8 aircraft. Every day we make it possible for more people to take off to more places, more often.

Job Description

• Play a critical role in ensuring scheduled maintenance is planned and executed seamlessly.
• 12 month fixed‑term contract, shift work opportunity based at our Maintenance Hangar in Melbourne.
• Take off with exclusive employee perks, including our world‑class staff travel program.

Engineering Team

Jetstar’s Engineering Team delivers superior safety standards and supports the fleet transformation effort. Team members are trouble‑shooters, glitch‑fixers and technical experts who keep the aircraft on schedule and in compliance.

Your Opportunity

As the AMO Production Planner you will plan and support all scheduled maintenance requests from our Customers and Part 42 organisations. You will ensure maintenance is completed as required per AMO procedures, match labour capacity, and plan all logistical elements. You will be part of a united team to plan and ensure the requested maintenance is completed on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Planning process to ensure seamless maintenance event execution – identify turn times and resource requirements (Manpower, Materials, Facility, GSE & Tooling), identify stakeholder requirements and constraints.
• Drive continual excellence in safety, compliance, on‑time performance and AMO brand values through successful Production Planning initiatives.
• Liaise and build relationships with key stakeholders from both the Part 145 and various Part 42 organisations.
• Relentlessly seek new ways to meet customer needs and support the business to achieve critical business goals.
• Implement new processes and procedures within the AMO Production Planning business, using identified critical business tools to drive significant and sustainable long‑term change, both in the Pre‑Planning & Execution phases of maintenance.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of aircraft line and overnight maintenance operations.
• Aircraft trade certificate or tertiary qualification in an aviation stream.
• Experience in an aircraft maintenance environment in a maintenance planning capacity.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within a team.
• Proven people‑management skills.
• Experience with TRAX and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work rotating shift patterns.
• Valid AUS ASIC licence.

Benefits

• A new fleet of A321LR NEOs and exposure to projects related to the Qantas Group’s A320/1, B787 and A321 Freighters.
• A fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday and collaboration helps teammates soar.
• Access to Employee Network Groups that foster an inclusive and supportive culture.

We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply by SUNDAY 11TH JANUARY 2026.