Remote Aircraft Maintenance Planner: Schedule & Compliance

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join our remote operations team. The role coordinates and schedules all heavy and line maintenance for the fleet, generating long- and short-term plans, managing replacements, and ensuring compliance with SACAA and manufacturer instructions.

You will work with maintenance, engineering and supply chain to ensure parts, personnel and facilities are available on time, producing work packs and tracking progress from a fully remote

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance.
• At least 4 years in aircraft maintenance planning or scheduling.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive aircraft maintenance plans, including scheduled checks, component replacements, and modifications.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, engineering, and supply chain to ensure timely availability of parts, personnel, and facilities.
• Generate work packages and task cards for scheduled maintenance events, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Monitor the progress of maintenance activities, making adjustments to the plan as needed to address unforeseen issues or changes.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., SACAA) and manufacturer’s maintenance programs.
• Track aircraft status and maintenance due lists, proactively planning for upcoming requirements.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance planning

ERP systems

Time management

Remote coordination

Education

Trade qualification in aircraft maintenance

Tools

AMOS

SAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join our remote operations team. The role coordinates and schedules all heavy and line maintenance for the fleet, generating long- and short-term plans, managing replacements, and ensuring compliance with SACAA and manufacturer instructions.

You will work with maintenance, engineering and supply chain to ensure parts, personnel and facilities are available on time, producing work packs and tracking progress from a fully remote