Maintenance Planning Manager

Maersk Group - A.P. Møller Mærsk; København; On-site; DKK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Group - A.P. Møller Mærsk is seeking a Maintenance Planning Manager in Copenhagen. This role is crucial for ensuring airworthiness by planning scheduled maintenance activities as per company regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and at least five years of experience in aviation. Responsibilities include leading maintenance planning, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring qualified staffing. Join Maersk for a vibrant and inclusive workplace!

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in aviation maintenance planning.
• Strong experience in maintenance planning within a CAMO organization.
• Good understanding of the Part-145 and CAMO regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of all scheduled maintenance activities.
• Optimize the aircraft maintenance planning programme.
• Ensure the availability of aircraft to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain manuals and controlled documentation.
• Prepare responses to audit findings.
• Drive departmental and organizational development.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree or aircraft maintenance technician qualification

Job description

Maersk Air Cargo is on an exciting growth journey, playing a key role in transforming how global supply chains move. As part of Maersk’s integrated logistics offering, we are building a modern, high-performance airline operation that connects continents with speed, reliability, and precision. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, Maersk Air Cargo is rapidly expanding its capabilities—bringing together the best of aviation expertise and logistics innovation to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions for customers worldwide.

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Planning Manager to cover the responsibilities of the Maintenance Planning Department. The role is key to maintaining continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance by planning all scheduled maintenance activities in accordance with the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) and the company’s Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning of all scheduled maintenance activities in line with the approved maintenance programme.
• Optimise the aircraft maintenance planning programme to support operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure the availability of aircraft to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain manuals and controlled documentation assigned to the Planning Department.
• Prepare written responses to audit findings and implement the necessary changes to processes, procedures, and organisational arrangements.
• Drive departmental and organisational development to promote efficient processes, effective procedures, and an engaged workforce.
• Ensure the department is adequately staffed with qualified personnel and support recruitment to meet required competence and experience levels.
• Ensure Tech Rep coverage during base maintenance activities.
• Set priorities, monitor departmental progress and performance, and provide guidance to the department, teams, and individuals.
• Establish departmental procedures and implement the necessary control measures.
• Act as a substitute for the Line Maintenance Planner, Base Maintenance Planner, or Tech Rep during absences.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional background: Relevant engineering degree or aircraft maintenance technician qualification, with a minimum of five years’ experience in aviation.
• Technical expertise: Strong experience in maintenance planning within a CAMO organisation.
• Leadership experience: Previous experience supervising or leading teams.
• Regulatory knowledge: Good understanding of the Part-145 and CAMO regulatory framework.
• Maintenance programme knowledge: Familiarity with MSG-3 and Aircraft Maintenance Programmes.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Work type: Full time

Locations: Denmark, Copenhagen, 2100

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