Production Planning Officer - Aircraft Engine (Engine Shop/MRO)

Transguard Workforce Solutions

Job Purpose

1.Plan & Schedule

• Build and maintain engine-level production plans (daily/weekly) covering module routing, hold points, special processes, and test cell.
• Sequence work orders and tasks to meet TAT targets; manage critical path and recoveries.

2.Workscope & Technical Documentation

• Prepare and customize engine workpacks/task cards in line with OEM data (e.g., CFM/GE/PW/RR), AD/SB/EO and Part-145.
• Ensure all work instructions, inspection points, and acceptance criteria are embedded and current.

3.Materials, Tooling & GSE Readiness

• Identify and preload tools, GSE, fixtures, stands, torque/special tools, and consumables required per workscope/module.
• Coordinate material reservations, shortages, alternates, repair/exchange, and kit completeness with Supply Chain/Stores.

4.Manpower & Capacity

• Estimate man-hours per module/task, level capacity vs. load, and align bays/cells/resources.
• Track man-hour burn vs. plan and re-plan when variances occur.

5.WIP Control & Reporting

• Publish daily progress reports (WOs aging, bottlenecks, NCRs, parts on order, QA hold points, test cell queue).
• Drive daily Tier/stand-up meetings; escalate risks early with recovery plans.

6.Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with Part-145, OEM, and airworthiness requirements.
• Support internal/external audits; ensure documentation completeness for work order closure and release to service.

Required Qualifications & Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance License (Part-66 or equivalent).
• 5+ years in aviation MRO with at least 3 years in production planning (preferably engine shop or powerplant-focused).
• Proven experience preparing engine workpacks and scheduling module-level tasks (e.g., Fan/LPC/HPC/HPT/LPT/Accessory Gearbox).
• Hands-on use of MRO ERP (IFS, AMOS, RAMCO, TRAX, or Maintenix) for WO management, materials, and labor.
• Strong knowledge of OEM engine data and airworthiness: AD/SB/EO, CMM/EM/ESM; Part-145 procedures.
• Demonstrable man-hour estimation, capacity planning, and TAT management experience.
• Excellent cross-functional communication; able to run daily WIP/tier meetings and drive actions.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with CFM56/V2500/LEAP/PW100/GE90/GEnx/Trent programs.
• Exposure to test cell scheduling/coordination and borescope-driven re-scope.
• Experience in NDT coordination, balancing, and special processes.
• Advanced Excel/Power BI dashboarding for shop visibility/metrics.