Fleet Planning Manager

GAMIT Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom

Role Purpose

To ensure accurate, compliant, and cost-effective fleet maintenance planning that supports Kuwait Airways’ operational schedule and continuing airworthiness obligations. The Fleet Planning Manager manages the short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance planning of the commercial fleet in accordance with Kuwait DGCA Part-M requirements and OEM/aircraft maintenance program standards.

Key Responsibilities Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and optimise short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance plans, ensuring minimal aircraft downtime.
• Track and control aircraft utilisation (FH/FC) and maintenance due lists for the fleet.
• Forecast and plan scheduled maintenance events:
  • A-Checks, C-Checks, IL/8Y, structural inspections
  • LLP life limits and component replacements
  • Modifications, cabin upgrades, SB/AD compliance
  • Issue and prepare maintenance work packages, task cards, and supporting data for scheduled events.

Regulatory & CAMO Compliance

• Ensure planning activities comply with:
  • Kuwait DGCA Part-M continuing airworthiness requirements
  • Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP)
  • Approved reliability programme and technical procedures
  • Maintain accurate configuration control across the fleet.

Technical Data & MIS Systems

• Update and maintain aircraft data in the approved Maintenance Information System (e.g., AMOS, TRAX, ENVISION, OASES).
• Review MPD, MR , AD/SB, and OEM revisions and incorporate updates into planning forecasts.
• Produce maintenance forecasts, status reports, and airworthiness planning summaries.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with:
  • Maintenance Control, Line & Base Maintenance
  • Engineering & Technical Services
  • Material & Logistics/Supply Chain
  • Flight Operations & Network Planning
  • Aircraft Manufacturers, MROs, and Lessors
  • Support aircraft induction and phase‑out transition planning and records handover.

Cost Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Optimise maintenance event packaging to reduce ground time and operational disruptions.
• Support maintenance cost forecasting, LLP budget planning, and inventory projection.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in planning methodologies and CAMO procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or an aviation-related technical discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years in maintenance or fleet planning within an airline CAMO/MRO environment.
• Experience with commercial passenger aircraft planning, preferably a widebody/narrow body mix.
• Familiarity with Kuwait DGCA Part-M, or EASA/FAA CAMO regulatory frameworks.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
  • Aircraft Maintenance Planning Document (MPD), MR
  • AD/SB and modification planning
  • LLP life tracking and component control
  • Work package/task card generation
  • Proficiency with Excel and planning/reporting tools.

MIS/Software Advantage

• Experience with at least one of the following:
  • AMOS, TRAX, OASES, ENVISION, Ramco, or other MIS/MRO systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and scheduling skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a time‑critical, operational environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication across technical and operational teams.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Ability to provide leadership or mentorship to junior planners.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time completion of maintenance events and regulatory tasks.
• Maximum aircraft availability and reduced schedule disruptions.
• Accurate FH/FC utilisation and maintenance forecasts.
• Successful audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Effective cross‑department coordination and high‑quality work packages.

Additional Requirements

• Travel between the UK and Kuwait.
• Ability to travel to MRO or maintenance locations if required.
• Flexibility for occasional extended or irregular operational hours.

About Gamit Ltd

Gamit was in 1990 and selected London Stansted Airport as its headquarters location at the time due to the expansion plans for it to become a major London International Airport. The specific aim of Gamit was and still is to supply professional and technical support to local and international MROs (Maintenance…