Job Summary:
This role involves planning and coordinating aircraft maintenance tasks within a short-term forecast period. The ideal candidate will have experience in aircraft maintenance planning, be highly organized, and possess strong communication skills.
Responsibilities:
* Plan line maintenance tasks within a 1-month forecast period to ensure timely preparation of fleet campaigns, engineering orders, Airworthiness Directives, and Service Bulletins.
* Coordinate with Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs) to confirm downtime slots, availability of qualified staff, and necessary materials before work pack creation.
* Secure direct agreement and acceptance from MROs for planned tasks, ensuring they are approved to perform required maintenance.
* Create work packs that comply with maintenance standards, incorporating scheduled maintenance tasks, deferred defect rectifications, and troubleshooting advice while considering human factors.
* Work closely with Logistics, Flight Operations, and Ground Operations to coordinate maintenance slot planning and execution.
* Monitor MRO activity daily, ensuring agreed tasks are being performed as planned, and provide continuous updates to stakeholders.
* Participate in daily fleet status meetings, reporting on maintenance plan readiness, including updates on manpower, materials, and tooling planning.
* Maintain and oversee Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring all completed tasks are logged accurately in relevant platforms or databases.
* Track and monitor all materials related to maintenance, ensuring proper oversight of their movement to and from MROs.
* Identify and escalate commercial and regulatory deficiencies, participating in corrective action plans and recommending quality improvements when necessary.
* Ensure financial documentation is properly maintained to support financial controls.
* Adhere to quality management procedures, reporting deficiencies and constantly seeking ways to improve service quality.
* Support and participate in technical projects as assigned.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance planning.
* Experience in planning of aircraft maintenance.
* Minimum 3 years' experience in an aviation maintenance or Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) environment.
* Understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, contracts, and inspection techniques.
* Experience with Airbus and/or Boeing aircraft is an asset.
* Fluent in English; proficiency in French and Dutch is an asset.
* Proficiency in MS Office and aviation maintenance systems.
* Able to make decisions independently and be time conscious.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our organisation. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for aircraft maintenance planning, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.