Team Leader - Rotable Planning

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures effective execution of rotable provisioning activities to maintain optimal component availability while balancing operational requirements and inventory investment.
• Develops and maintains rotable float models based on demand forecasts, repair turnaround times, reliability trends, and operational risk exposure.
• Leads Recommended Spare Parts List (RSPL) reviews and provisioning analysis to ensure adequate component coverage for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Performs initial provisioning analysis for new aircraft inductions, component introductions, and engineering modifications, and manages continuous provisioning throughout the fleet lifecycle.
• Defines and maintains rotable planning parameters and provisioning data within planning systems to support accurate inventory planning and control.
• Drives inventory optimisation initiatives by analysing component utilisation, removal trends, repair cycles, and stock performance to minimise shortages and reduce excess inventory.
• Ensures accurate rotable asset reconciliation across internal systems, repair vendors, pool providers, and finance records to maintain asset control and inventory accuracy.
• Ensures alignment between demand forecasts, provisioning plans, and operational maintenance requirements in coordination with Engineering & Maintenance.
• Analyses reliability data, operational performance, and removal trends to identify risks to component availability and implement mitigation actions.
• Coordinates with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), repair vendors, and pool providers to address component support strategies, reliability concerns, and repair turnaround performance.
• Develops and monitors KPIs related to component availability, float utilisation, provisioning performance, and inventory efficiency.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight to the rotable planning team to ensure consistent planning methodologies and data accuracy.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to optimise rotable planning processes, inventory utilisation, and operational support.
• Supports budget planning and capital expenditure optimisation related to rotable inventory and provisioning activities.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to the team to enhance technical expertise, planning capabilities, and continuous improvement within the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Fluent in English
• Experience in aviation materials planning, rotable provisioning, component management, or supply chain operations within an airline, MRO, or aviation-related organisation. Strong experience in provisioning analysis, float management, inventory optimisation, and component planning processes.
• Knowledge of aviation ERP or maintenance systems such as AMOS, TRAX, or equivalent, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel or inventory planning tools.
• Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years
• Relevant aviation or supply chain certifications are an advantage.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Team work
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)

• Inspiring & Developing Others

• Decision Making
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• ISR Requirements: Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team.
• Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.