Etihad Airways
Aviation
PlanningEngineer
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“Planning Engineer at Etihad Airways. Skills: Maintenance Planning, Fleet airworthiness, Operational reliability, Resource allocation, Deferred Defect management, Aviation regulations. Lead and execute maintenance activities to ensure fleet airworthiness and operational reliability. Review maintenance forecasts in alignment with operational profiles, optimizing task scheduling and resource allocation”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure fleet airworthiness and operational reliability; Minimize operational disruption; Ensure timely execution of maintenance events; Optimizing efficiency in maintenance planning; Reinforcing the airline’s commitment to safety and compliance
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 2 years of relevant experience (with Bachelor's degree), 3-5 years of experience in aviation maintenance planning (with Diploma/Aircraft License), Knowledge of aviation regulations, particularly in maintenance planning
Nice to Have
Familiarity with maintenance forecasting tools, Experience with AMOS
What You'll Do.
Lead and execute maintenance activities to ensure fleet airworthiness and operational reliability
Review maintenance forecasts in alignment with operational profiles
optimizing task scheduling and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) and manage any required time extensions
Execute tasks related to Engineering Work Instructions and continued airworthiness management
Review open work packages
ensuring maintenance requirements are completed within timelines and the work package closure process is adhered to
Plan and manage the rectification of Deferred Defects (MELs
ensuring timely execution aligned with compliance and safety KPIs
Oversee the Deferred Defect status
ensuring effective planning and execution in line with operational priorities
Lead maintenance project planning
including task estimation and work package preparation
Contribute to process improvements within Short-Term Planning & Control
optimizing efficiency in maintenance planning
Ensure strict adherence to procedures
and aviation regulations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Ops, PPC, Tech Ops, Strategic Slot Planning) to minimize operational disruption; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (Line/Hangar/Maintenance Facilities) to ensure timely execution of maintenance events
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Lead maintenance project planning, Task estimation, Work package preparation
Full Job Description
Synopsis The Planning Engineer is a key member of the Short-Term Planning & Control team at Etihad Airways, reporting to the Lead Planning Engineer. This role is focused on ensuring the efficient and cost-effective execution of maintenance planning for the fleet, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and airworthiness. Accountabilities Maintenance Planning & Coordination: * Lead and execute maintenance activities to ensure fleet airworthiness and operational reliability. * Review maintenance forecasts in alignment with operational profiles, optimizing task scheduling and resource allocation. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Ops, PPC, Tech Ops, Strategic Slot Planning) to minimize operational disruption. * Ensure compliance with the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) and manage any required time extensions. * Execute tasks related to Engineering Work Instructions and continued airworthiness management. WorkPackage &Deferred Defects Management: * Review open work packages, ensuring maintenance requirements are completed within timelines and the work package closure process is adhered to. * Plan and manage the rectification of Deferred Defects (MELs, Ops/Guest Defects, Cabin, IFE), ensuring timely execution aligned with compliance and safety KPIs. * Oversee the Deferred Defect status, ensuring effective planning and execution in line with operational priorities. Project Planning & ProcessImprovement: * Lead maintenance project planning, including task estimation and work package preparation. * Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (Line/Hangar/Maintenance Facilities) to ensure timely execution of maintenance events. Additional Responsibilities: * Contribute to process improvements within Short-Term Planning & Control, optimizing efficiency in maintenance planning. * Ensure strict adherence to procedures, processes, and aviation regulations, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to safety and compliance. * Perform other duties as assigne
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