Lead Planning Engineer - Base

Job Purpose

Key Result Responsibilities

• Develops, publishes, and manages the Monthly Heavy Maintenance Plans Covering A checks, structural inspections, cabin modifications, and major repair programs, MISC inputs.
• Daily coordination with short term planning for streamline process in Planning.
• Provides weekly reports for base maintenance MH analysis to the Management for the Hangar Inputs.
• Provides solutions towards cost control / reductions without compromise on safety and the standards of Air Arabia
• Responsible for AMOS, Regulatory bodies, OEMs, MCC etc. in all daily activities regarding Continuing Airworthiness, this would include data collation, performance review, management reporting and corrective measures.
• Utilizes data gathered from different sources to conduct analysis, evaluate carried tasks, and facilitates actions for improving the efficiency of Airworthiness Functions.
• Support Continuous Airworthiness for the Fleet and in the development of associated work scopes.
• Analyses data and technical performance reports and trends, highlights findings to develop cost effective solutions and implement proactive changes.
• Overseas daily progress of ongoing heavy maintenance events, highlights risks/delays, and recommends corrective actions.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, task optimization, and planning improvements without compromising safety or quality.
• Coordinates with technical records for all Hangar maintenance activities, ensuring traceability, completeness, and timely archiving.

People Management

• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aircraft/ Aeronautical/ Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering or Aircraft License alternately a higher diploma or certificate in a relating field from a recognized university or engineering college combined with needed experience and exposure.
• Training certificates or workshops on “Human Factor” and “Safety” are a must. Training in Aircraft General Familiarization. Experienced in aircrafts airworthiness programs requirements and regulations, such as CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization).
• Very good experience in aircraft maintenance programs systems, software and techniques and their relation to the Continued Airworthiness Program.
• Familiar with rules and regulations of Civil Aviation Authorities, pertaining to the Engineering Maintenance, policies, procedures, and manuals.

Work Experience

• With 8+ years of experience in Maintenance planning role, out of which at least 4 years' experience supervising maintenance planners.
• Experience with Airbus 320 family aircraft is highly desirable.