About the Role
The Production Planning Engineer is responsible for ensuring that safety, airworthiness, and economic objectives are met efficiently through capacity planning tools. This role takes a proactive and integrated approach to capacity planning for the Line and Light Maintenance departments. The Production Planning Engineer is accountable for monitoring resource and facility requirements for maintenance tasks in accordance with the approved AMP (Approved Maintenance Program) and the company Maintenance Policy.
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Responsibilities
- Develop project plans to deliver business requirements as directed by the Lead Production Planning Engineer.
- Monitor processes within Technical Operations to ensure seamless and efficient workflow, managing programs to meet all milestones and objectives.
- Manage capacity planning tools to maintain aircraft serviceability and optimize Technical Dispatch Reliability.
- Establish efficient internal procedures and support other departments with capacity planning and forecasting requirements.
- Review monthly capacity trends for Line & Light maintenance to evaluate resource needs and draft budget plans for additional resources when necessary.
- Monitor and review the 14-day Work Load Capacity (WLC) to ensure all proposed plans remain within capacity limits.
- Participate in event and production meetings, contributing to decision-making processes for AOG (Aircraft on Ground) or planned casualty input requirements beyond the 14-day WLC plan.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to arrange additional infrastructure and facilities (e.g., Hangar, Cranes, Dockings, Special Tools, Parking bays) promptly to meet maintenance demands from CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization).
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lead Production Planning Engineer.
- Ensure all work complies with approved manuals and safety procedures.
- Follow the procedures outlined in the Safety & Quality Management Manual (SQMM) and actively participate in workplace safety initiatives.
- Promote a positive reporting culture among colleagues by reporting any unsafe acts, conditions, or risks.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a chartered engineer (e.g., Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering) with a minimum of 3 years of job-related experience.
- Alternatively, a Diploma/Aircraft license with at least 7 years of experience in aviation maintenance.
- Mandatory technical training (Gen fam course acceptable) on at least one of the company aircraft types, in accordance with training program TPM 3.92 – Technical Operations Training Program.
Additional Information
The company is shaping the future of global aviation from our hub in Abu Dhabi, connecting people across continents and cultures, while pursuing our "Journey 2030" ambition to double our fleet, expand our network, and grow our workforce for a new era of excellence. Join us to become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
