Aircraft Maintenance Planner
Job in
Upington, 8801, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-13
Listing for:
Placements24
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
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Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking an organized and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join their operations in Upington . This role is essential for scheduling and coordinating all planned aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring maximum aircraft availability while adhering to strict safety and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for creating maintenance work packages, managing schedules, and optimizing resource allocation. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency in a vital role within the aviation maintenance sector.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain long-term and short-term maintenance schedules for the company's aircraft fleet.
- Create detailed maintenance work packages, including task cards, required materials, and personnel assignments.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams, engineering, and supply chain to ensure timely availability of parts and resources.
- Monitor maintenance progress, track deviations from the plan, and implement necessary adjustments.
- Ensure all planned maintenance activities comply with airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and regulatory requirements.
- Optimize maintenance scheduling to minimize aircraft downtime and operational disruptions.
- High school diploma or equivalent; a degree or certification in aviation technology, maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning or a related aviation operations role.
- Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, regulations, and documentation.
- Proficiency with maintenance planning software and systems (e.g., AMOS, TRAX).
- Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with various departments.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and training in planning systems.
- A stable and essential role within the aviation industry.
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