Etihad Airways

Aviation

PlanningEngineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
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The Brief

“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.

Aviation
Problems you'll solve

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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