Aircraft Maintenance Planner

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 480 000 - 780 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Performance-based bonuses

Coastal work environment

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Planner in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role involves developing, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance for the fleet, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal aircraft availability.

The successful candidate will work with engineering, line maintenance and hangar teams, using AMOS, TRAX, Aeroman or similar ERP systems, plus Excel, with a solid grasp of airworthiness regulations and component life limits.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of aircraft maintenance programs and airworthiness regulations.
• Proficient in maintenance planning software (AMOS/TRAX/Aeroman) or similar ERP systems.
• Familiar with A, B, C, D maintenance checks and documentation practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain a detailed aircraft maintenance schedule including line and base maintenance.
• Monitor utilization and component life limits to forecast maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and issue work packages with documentation, parts lists and task cards.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, stores and suppliers for availability of parts.
• Track progress of tasks and re-plan as needed due to issues.
• Ensure compliance with SACAA and company policies; maintain records.
• Collaborate with flight operations to align schedules and minimize disruption.
• Participate in maintenance review boards and drive improvement in planning processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends and propose scheduling improvements.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Formação académica

Technical qualification in aviation maintenance or engineering

Ferramentas

AMOS

TRAX

Aeroman

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the regional aviation sector, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join their operations in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This role is responsible for developing, scheduling, and coordinating all maintenance activities for the company's fleet of aircraft, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, component life limits, and scheduling software. You will work closely with engineering, line maintenance, and hangar teams to ensure timely and effective execution of planned maintenance, minimizing aircraft downtime and maximizing availability. This position requires excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage the complexities of aircraft fleet maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed aircraft maintenance schedule, incorporating planned line maintenance, base maintenance checks, and component overhauls.
• Monitor aircraft utilization and component life limits to forecast and schedule upcoming maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and issue work packages for maintenance tasks, including all necessary documentation, parts lists, and task cards.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, stores, and external suppliers to ensure all required parts and materials are available for scheduled maintenance.
• Track the progress of ongoing maintenance tasks and update schedules accordingly, re-planning as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant aviation regulations (e.g., SACAA) and company policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and assist in the reconciliation of deferred defects.
• Liaise with flight operations to align maintenance schedules with operational needs and minimize disruption.
• Participate in maintenance review boards and contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance planning processes.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and recommend improvements in planning and scheduling strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning or a related role within the aviation industry.
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, airworthiness regulations, and component life limits.
• Proficiency in using maintenance planning software (e.g., AMOS, TRAX, Aeroman) or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with different types of aircraft maintenance checks (e.g., A check, C check, D check).
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with various departments.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A relevant technical qualification in aviation maintenance or engineering is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Benefits

This hybrid role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape provides a stable career opportunity within a growing aviation company.

• competitive salary, contributing medical aid, and provident fund benefits.
• training opportunities in advanced planning systems and techniques.
• annual leave
• potential for performance-based bonuses
• access to scenic coastal work environment
• work-life balance and fosters a collaborative workplace culture.