Service Center Planner - Singapore

Textron Aviation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm is seeking a Service Center Planner in Singapore to assist in the production of aircraft maintenance work specifications. The ideal candidate will coordinate with various departments, manage service orders, and ensure timely updates of project statuses. Key qualifications include a Diploma or Higher Nitec Certificate, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle ambiguous situations. Previous aviation maintenance or planning experience is preferred, along with familiarity with SAP.

Benefits

Competitive and extensive total rewards package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Higher Nitec Certificate.
• Sound business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Motivated, self-directed and creative.

Responsibilities

• Create service orders for maintenance and offsite support.
• Coordinate with customer's representatives and MRO team.
• Order parts and consumables for maintenance.
• Monitor project status and prepare work packages.
• Perform project management for short drop-in projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum Diploma or Higher Nitec Certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Service Center Planner - Singapore

Job Number: 337918

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY:

To review and assist to production of the aircraft maintenance work specifications (work task summary, material listing, tooling list, manual and drawing listing) related to the assigned projects for use by the MRO and other departments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create service orders or revisions for scheduled maintenance, drop-in visits and offsite support.
• Co‑ordinate with the customer's representatives, MRO team and other departments on inquiries related to the documentation and services needed for the aircraft project.
• Work with Maintenance Manager to assess the capability, man‑hour requirements and slot availability for potential projects.
• Work with Engineers‑In‑Charge and/or Maintenance Manager to order initial parts, consumables, special tooling requirements related to the contracted aircraft projects and any additional work requirement from the customer during aircraft maintenance.
• Sourcing parts and services from external vendors, and issuing of PO’s to vendors.
• Set up new vendors for inductions into AVL and payment systems.
• Coordination of aircrafts movements with local ground handlers, airport service providers, and security.
• Monitoring & timely update of project status. Prepare work packages and relevant documentation required for aircraft projects prior to aircraft input and during maintenance.
• Maintain ongoing work packages and ensure that all paperwork is completed and accounted for at the end of every check.
• Review ongoing revisions in iMRO system and amend task descriptions as necessary to ensure accuracy in customer reports and billing stage.
• Perform as project manager for short (\<1 week) drop‑in projects.
• Generate and provide cost estimates using available rates, current parts information, service bulletins and input from MRO team.
• Work with Quality to improve documentation process.
• Perform additional project duties as assigned by the General and/or Maintenance Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Diploma or Higher Nitec Certificate
• Sound business acumen
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Motivated, self‑directed and creative to get things done and to deliver high quality results
• Strong analytical, financial and computer skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to deal with ambiguity and handle issues covering a variety of situations
• Aviation maintenance or planning experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation