Senior Planner

Global Airways; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Airways in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Senior Planner to join the CAMO team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on coordinating aircraft maintenance plans and ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will develop and monitor short- and long-term maintenance plans, coordinate with AMOs, and manage documentation and regulatory adherence. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning requirements.
• Experience coordinating maintenance with AMOs and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor short- and long-term aircraft maintenance plans.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with AMOs to minimise disruption.
• Monitor Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and life-limited components.
• Ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance of records and documentation.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder coordination

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Planning software

Job description

Short summary of post

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Planner to join our Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective coordination and execution of aircraft maintenance activities, balancing operational demands with airworthiness and regulatory requirements.

This position requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise, sound decision-making abilities and the ability to anticipate maintenance needs, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and monitor short- and long-term aircraft maintenance plans in accordance with the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).
• Plan, schedule and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including A-checks, C-checks, deferred defects, modifications and major component replacements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with AMOs and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion and minimal operational disruption.
• Monitor and control Airworthiness Directive (AD), Service Bulletin (SB), life-limited component and modification requirements.
• Ensure maintenance work orders, technical records and documentation are accurate, complete and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update aircraft maintenance records and planning information within the SAM maintenance management system.
• Forecast maintenance requirements and coordinate with Procurement and Production Control to ensure the timely availability of parts and materials.
• Monitor maintenance progress, assess completed work and communicate updates to CAMO and relevant operational teams.
• Identify and report safety hazards, risks and non-compliances through the company's safety reporting system (IQSMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance planning efficiency, safety and aircraft reliability.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Aviation Maintenance Planner.
• At least 12 months' experience in a similar position within the past 24 months.
• Previous Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence and/or aircraft type qualification will be advantageous.
• Project Management training or certification will be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of aircraft maintenance planning requirements and applicable aviation maintenance regulations.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning, work packs, ADs, SBs, Maintenance Planning Documents (MPDs) and special inspections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, maintenance planning software and technical database systems.
• Ability to interpret maintenance data, technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating maintenance schedules, resources, materials and component requirements.
• Ability to monitor maintenance costs and manage check-related financial administration.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, when operationally required.

Competencies

• Planning & Organising – Ability to effectively coordinate maintenance schedules, resources and priorities to meet operational requirements and deadlines.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail – Ability to maintain precise maintenance plans, technical records and documentation while ensuring compliance with required standards.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking – Ability to assess maintenance requirements, anticipate potential challenges and implement practical solutions to minimise operational disruptions.
• Communication & Collaboration – Ability to coordinate effectively with AMOs, CAMO, Procurement and operational stakeholders to ensure seamless maintenance execution.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance – Strong commitment to maintaining aircraft airworthiness, adhering to approved maintenance programmes and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Application Closure: COB 06 November 2026