Manager, Planning

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline based in Kuala Lumpur seeks a qualified professional to manage maintenance planning and control systems for its aircraft fleet. The role requires a valid CAAM Aircraft Maintenance Licence or a degree in engineering, along with at least five years of aviation experience. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance checks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and producing maintenance forecasts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to aircraft safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid CAAM Aircraft Maintenance Licence or engineering degree required.
• Minimum five years of aviation experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce maintenance forecasts for aircraft and components.
• Coordinate with maintenance organizations for scheduled checks.
• Conduct work scopes and prepare work packages.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Coordinating maintenance checks

Regulatory compliance

Training and development

Education

CAAM Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML)

Degree in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Institutes and maintain an effective maintenance planning and control system in the Planning Department to ensure the company’s aircraft, engines, components and the associated equipment are scheduled for maintenance in a timely and economical manner and in accordance with company’s manufacturer’s and CAAM requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid CAAM Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML), OR


• Degree in any engineering discipline from recognised institutions; and


• Minimum of five (5) years aviation experience.

Duties

• Produce short, mid and long term maintenance forecast for the aircraft fleet, engines, component and associated equipment and ensures that maintenance are carried out in accordance with the AMP in a timely manner;


• Co-ordinate with Part 145 maintenance organisations for scheduled maintenance checks;


• Conduct work scopes, prepare work packages, and determine resources requirements and pre load for line and base maintenance;


• Co-ordinate with contracted maintenance organisations to prepare maintenance checks and work input;


• Deferred Defect Monitoring;


• Ensure Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and other airworthiness requirements that affects company’s aircraft are scheduled for compliance in a timely manner;


• To identify training needs and to provide training for subordinates to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively and efficiently;


• Production control functions;


• Preparation and management of maintenance check packages, and ensure all completed maintenance documentations are in good order;


• Coordinate with contracted maintenance organisations to ensure that all maintenance documentations are duly returned within timeline after completion of aircraft maintenance;


• Ensure adequate corrective action from quality audit findings;


• Produces budgetary forecast for planning activities;


• Responsible in the management, safekeeping, updating and review of Planning Departmental manual;


• Any other task directed by CAM and not contradict with CAAM regulations.