Aircraft Maintenance Planner at Jet Aviation – Fujairah

Location: Fujairah, Fujairah, AE, P.O. Box 7
Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 5437
Position Summary

The Aircraft Maintenance Planner is responsible for managing and monitoring the aircraft project preparation and documentation process in accordance with Jet Aviation procedures, aviation regulations, and customer requirements. The role reports directly to the Contract Manager/CAMO and ensures both technical planning and documentation are executed to the highest standards.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years' experience within a Part 145 Business Aviation MRO Planning Department.
• Aircraft Maintenance Degree or Diploma is a pre-requisite.
• Knowledge of OEM support functions for Bell 412 Helicopters required.
• In-depth understanding of the aerospace industry, OEMs, and the regulatory framework.
• Familiarity with CAMP Maintenance Tracking software is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); any other language is a plus.

Main Responsibilities

• Administer the Electronic Work Order (EWO) register and ensure accurate tracking of maintenance activities.
• Evaluate maintenance capability versus work scope and review the operator's aircraft maintenance program before scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare tooling, materials, and maintenance procedures for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Establish Electronic Work Orders (EWO) and issue work packages for aircraft and component maintenance.
• Prepare work reports, logbook entries, and Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) statements.
• Assist project coordinators to ensure congruency of work documents with all accomplished work and cross-check that required documentation is properly completed and signed.
• Administer aircraft records and consolidate completed work orders.
• Observe relevant procedures of the Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) and implement corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Promote quality consciousness and continuous improvement within the maintenance planning function.
• Monitor and communicate aircraft project status with internal and external customers.
• Ensure all planning and documentation activities are conducted in compliance with Civil Aviation regulations, Part 145, and Jet Aviation policies.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Team player with a customer-focused approach.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds overhead. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasionally high volume when aircraft arrive or depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and may occasionally encounter fuel fumes. The employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The hangar environment may be extremely hot or cold during certain seasons of the year.
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