Manager, Planning

Metrojet Limited; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrojet Limited is seeking a seasoned Manager, Planning to lead the maintenance planning team for line and base activities, develop MSO estimates, and build work packs in line with regulatory standards.

The role requires 15+ years in aviation planning, strong budgeting, and expertise with maintenance tracking and MRO systems. You will produce dashboards and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to optimize workload and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• FAA - A&P license preferred but not required.
• 15+ years in Aviation, preferably in planning within business/private aviation.
• Liaison with CAAP, FAA, EASA or other aviation agents.
• Experience interpreting SBs, ADs and mandatory requirements.
• Supervisory experience and vendor interaction.
• Experience with Maintenance Tracking System and MRO operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning team for line and base maintenance work packages.
• Prepare MSO estimates and ensure alignment with governing authorities.
• Develop performance dashboards to support business objectives.
• Coordinate budget, identify cost savings and ensure procedures follow budget.
• Provide regular reports on workload and progress to management.
• Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
• Arrange pre-scheduled maintenance activity and third-party services.
• Mentor reportees and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Aviation planning

Supervisory experience

Vendor liaison

Budgeting & cost control

MSO planning & estimation

MSO data analysis & dashboards

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project & workload forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant disciplines

Tools

CAMP/Flight Docs

CMP

SAP

IFS

Corridor

CAFAM

Job description

Have you ever thought about the opportunity to serve affluent individuals and corporations - flying, maintaining or supporting the operation of an expanding fleet of exclusive top of the range business jets, globally?

Metrojet was established in 1995 pioneering business aviation services in Hong Kong and was awarded an Air Operator’s Certificate in 1997. As part of the Kadoorie Group and a sister company of the renowned Peninsula Hotels, we are committed to providing an unrivalled level of service, exceeding the expectations of our client. With presence in China and the Philippines, we offer a complete range of business aviation services, including aircraft management, charter and maintenance.

We are now inviting a high caliber individual to join us for the following position:

Manager, Planning

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for the completion of Maintenance Service Offer (MSO) estimates and work pack builds in line with company standards and NAA of relevant governing authority and leadership of the planning team for both line and base maintenance. This will cover both managed fleet and 3rd party maintenance events. Produce performance dashboards and data to support business objectives. Assists the General Manager and Operation Team in continuous improvement activities, to support centralization, standardization and optimization of the team, its processes, and systems. To maintain constant communication within the network to ensure correct and accurate workload and arrange accordingly.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with the General Manager, Sales, and Operations to ensure the timely response to customer enquiries.
• Primary communication focal for updates to customers
• Regularly reports the status of the daily planning department’s work progress.
• Responsible for providing estimates in line with customer maintenance service requests, including Base, Line, Drop-in and AOG using the company business operating system.
• Develop work packs in line with MRO license regulatory requirements for Maintenance use.
• Responsible for the coordination of pre-scheduled maintenance activity, including but not limited to special tooling, third party services, etc.
• Assists the team on planning and controlling the departmental budget to identify excessive spending, suggest cost savings and ensure that maintenance procedures are performed according to the budget.
• Develop and provide regular and ad-hoc reports requested by the department guaranteeing accurate data and quality to enable managers to take appropriate actions.
• Ensure applicable Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins are correctly accounted for and fully understood to embody in accordance with established procedures.
• Recording of completed tasks cards onto the company business operating system.
• Review all aircraft maintenance project invoices/billings prior sending out to customer/operators, service partners and OEM to ensure the accuracy of the cost/prices.
• Provide 3 mos. work projections, man hours availability and hangar capacity to Operations and Sales for the potential incoming projects (Base Mx/Outstations).
• Mentor and develop skill and knowledge of reportees
• Any additional task deemed required by MRO Operation and/or Production Planning and the immediate Manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• FAA - A&P mechanics license or local licence is preferred but not required.
• More than 15 years in Aviation industry, preferable on the Business and/or private aviation experience within the planning function.
• Liaison experience with the CAAP, FAA, EASA, CAAC and/or other aviation industry agents.
• Comprehensive knowledge of interpreting manufacturers SB’s, AD, Mandatory requirements.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Background exposure with both domestic and international vendors.
• Demonstrated and understanding of international travel, international customs, and practices.
• Working knowledge of inspection procedures, methods, equipment, and accepted industry standards
• Experience with Maintenance Tracking System (such us CAMP, CMP & Flight Docs) and MRO Operating System (such as SAP, IFS, Corridor & CAFAM).
• Deep understanding of OEM and Aftermarket Support Programs.
• Deep understanding of Aircraft Maintenance Proposal (Budgeting and Costing).
• Extensive use off Microsoft Office tools, especially project and excel.