Aircraft Planner
Roles & Responsibilities
We are seeking a meticulous and organized Aircraft Planner to join our dynamic engineering support team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our aircraft repair and modification projects run seamlessly by forecasting material needs, coordinating logistics, and ensuring strict compliance with aviation documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning: Plan, schedule, and stage required parts, materials, and specialized equipment to support upcoming aircraft repairing and modification projects.
Procurement Coordination: Work closely with the Purchasing/Procurement team to track order statuses, expedite urgent parts, and ensure zero downtime due to material shortages.
Documentation & Compliance: Review, prepare, and print all necessary engineering work packages, task cards, and technical paperwork required for planned maintenance tasks.
Tooling & Equipment Management: Verify that all specialized tools and ground support equipment required for the workplan are available, calibrated, and serviceable before production begins.
Ad-Hoc Support: Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with daily operational adjustments, progress reporting, and other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in project coordination, production planning, or logistics (experience within the Aviation/MRO sector is highly advantageous).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) for inventory tracking and data entry.
Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced hangar/workshop environment and commit to rotating shifts (if required by the operational schedule).
Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to liaise effectively between purchasing and engineering teams, with a sharp eye for detail.
Tell employers what skills you have
Oracle
Strong Attention To Detail
Technical Skills
Production Planning
Print Production
machinery downtime
Inventory Control Systems
Soft Skills
Reviewing
Production Support
SAP
Coordinating Procurement
Aircraft Electrical Equipment and Accessories Maintenance
compliance documentation
Work in A Fast Paced Environment
Calibration