Aircraft Maintenance Planner

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Supportive team

Fleet exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join our operations team. You will coordinate schedules, resources and ensure compliance with CAA regulations to maximize aircraft availability and safety.

This role requires 3+ years in aircraft maintenance planning, familiarity with AMOS or SAP, and strong organizational skills.

You will liaise across engineering, quality and operations, preparing work packages and tracking progress to address delays and deviations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning or a related role.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements.
• Experience using maintenance planning software or ERP systems (AMOS, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the short-term and long-term maintenance schedules for the fleet, optimizing aircraft availability.
• Coordinate the allocation of maintenance resources, including personnel, hangar space, tooling, and spare parts.
• Prepare detailed work packages for maintenance tasks, ensuring all necessary documentation, technical data, and procedures are readily available.
• Monitor ongoing maintenance activities, track progress against schedules, and address any deviations or delays proactively.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are planned and executed in compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations and company policies.
• Liaise with engineering, quality assurance, and operations departments to facilitate smooth maintenance execution.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

AMOS

SAP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join their operational team in Kimberley . This role is essential for ensuring the efficient scheduling and execution of all aircraft maintenance activities, from routine checks to heavy maintenance overhauls. You will be responsible for coordinating resources, managing maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to maximize aircraft availability and operational efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the short-term and long-term maintenance schedules for the fleet, optimizing aircraft availability.
• Coordinate the allocation of maintenance resources, including personnel, hangar space, tooling, and spare parts.
• Prepare detailed work packages for maintenance tasks, ensuring all necessary documentation, technical data, and procedures are readily available.
• Monitor ongoing maintenance activities, track progress against schedules, and address any deviations or delays proactively.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are planned and executed in compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations and company policies.
• Liaise with engineering, quality assurance, and operations departments to facilitate smooth maintenance execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning or a related role within the aviation industry.
• Proven understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, schedules, and procedures.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements.
• Experience using maintenance planning software or ERP systems (e.g., AMOS, SAP).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across different departments.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• A supportive team environment dedicated to operational excellence.
• Exposure to a diverse fleet and modern maintenance practices.