Process Plant Maintenance Planner & Supervisor

Mecs Africa; Rustenburg; Remote; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Access to planning tools

Job summary

Mecs Africa is seeking a Remote Aircraft Maintenance Planner Supervisor to oversee scheduling and coordination of aircraft maintenance activities from a remote location. The role focuses on airworthiness, readiness, minimizing downtime, and optimizing resources with maintenance teams, operations control, and engineering.

The candidate should have at least 5 years in maintenance planning or coordination, strong regulatory knowledge (CAR Part 43, EASA Part M), and proficiency with planning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft maintenance planning or coordination.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in aircraft maintenance software and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with remote teams.
• Certification or degree in aviation maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term maintenance plans, including checks and major repairs.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with flight operations, maintenance personnel, and third-party providers.
• Utilize AMOS/TRAX to track maintenance status, life limits, and tasks.
• Ensure activities comply with aviation regulations and the client manual.
• Monitor backlog and resources; resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Generate reports on status, activities, and KPIs for management.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Remote work

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Aviation maintenance certification/degree

Tools

AMOS

TRAX

Job description

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Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Aircraft Maintenance Planner to oversee the scheduling and coordination of all aircraft maintenance activities. This fully remote role is critical for ensuring the airworthiness and operational readiness of our client's fleet, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance resources. You will work closely with maintenance teams, operations control, and engineering departments to develop efficient and compliant maintenance programs. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in aviation maintenance regulations and planning software to contribute to operational efficiency and safety from their remote work location.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Aircraft Maintenance Planner to oversee the scheduling and coordination of all aircraft maintenance activities. This fully remote role is critical for ensuring the airworthiness and operational readiness of our client's fleet, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance resources. You will work closely with maintenance teams, operations control, and engineering departments to develop efficient and compliant maintenance programs. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in aviation maintenance regulations and planning software to contribute to operational efficiency and safety from their remote work location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term and short-term aircraft maintenance plans, including scheduled checks, component replacements, and major repairs.


• Coordinate maintenance activities with flight operations, maintenance personnel, and third-party service providers to ensure timely execution.


• Utilize specialized maintenance planning software (e.g., AMOS, TRAX) to track aircraft maintenance status, component life limits, and required tasks.


• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with aviation regulations (e.g., CAR Part 43, EASA Part M) and the client's specific maintenance control manual.


• Monitor maintenance backlog and resource availability, proactively identifying and resolving potential scheduling conflicts or resource constraints.


• Generate reports on maintenance status, planned activities, and key performance indicators for management review.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning or line/base maintenance coordination.


• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements for aircraft maintenance.


• Proficiency in using aircraft maintenance planning software and ERP systems.


• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with remote teams.


• Relevant technical certification or degree in aviation maintenance or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for bonuses.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.


• Access to advanced planning tools and technologies.


• Contribution to a company that prioritizes operational excellence and safety.