Etihad Airways

Airlines/Aviation

PlanningOfficer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
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The Brief

“Planning Officer at Etihad Airways. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. ensure all cabin maintenance activities are strategically forecasted and planned within the given time frames as defined by the OEMs aircraft maintenance schedules, departmental KPIs and any other relevant publications for their designated fleet. Utilise Planning tools within the department to ensure that all”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure all cabin maintenance activities are strategically forecasted and planned within the given time frames as defined by the OEMs aircraft maintenance schedules, departmental KPIs and any other relevant publications for their designated fleet; ensure that all commitments to Service Providers, staff and regulatory authorities are efficiently delivered; ensure a consistent approach is adopted to meet the requirements of the national airworthiness regulations and agreed KPI dashboard; achieve department objectives or goals

Industry & Context.

Airlines/Aviation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum diploma (2 years or more), A minimum of 3 years experience in an administration role, Excellent knowledge of cabin maintenance practices, Excellent product knowledge of commercial aircraft BFE, Formal technical training in at least 1 Etihad aircraft types, Excellent Crisis / Time management, Excellent knowledge of engineering standards appropriate for an International airline, Excellent knowledge of Aviation regulations (e. g. JAA, EASA, FAA and/or UAE GCAA), High standard of English language and computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications), Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, Excellent people skills and ability to expedite tasks in a firm and diplomatic manner, being able to exercise appropriate discretion/manage commercially sensitive data, GCAA regulations knowledge

Nice to Have

preferably within aviation or a Technically comparable field

What You'll Do.

ensure all cabin maintenance activities are strategically forecasted and planned within the given time frames as defined by the OEMs aircraft maintenance schedules

departmental KPIs and any other relevant publications for their designated fleet

Utilise Planning tools within the department to ensure that all commitments to Service Providers

staff and regulatory authorities are efficiently delivered

Operate the Planning tools and associated procedures so as to ensure a consistent approach is adopted to meet the requirements of the national airworthiness regulations and agreed KPI dashboard

Support Etihad Maintenance Production Plans to achieve department objectives or goals

Interface with internal and external departments on all matters relating to Planning

Provide assistance to other departments for planning issues and forecasting of maintenance requirements

compile and distribute work packages prior/ during maintenance

Ensure feedback reporting is forwarded to all relevant departments in a timely manner

Ensure all documents are completed and checked for correct completion prior to issue and when returned

To provide communication support for the Planning Engineer

Perform other duties that may be assigned to them by the Planning Engineer

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interface with internal and external departments on all matters relating to Planning; Provide assistance to other departments for planning issues and forecasting of maintenance requirements; To provide communication support for the Planning Engineer

Communication Scope

Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills; High standard of English language

Process & Methodology

Coordinate, compile and distribute work packages prior/ during maintenance

Full Job Description

Synopsis The Planning Officer is responsible to ensure all cabin maintenance activities are strategically forecasted and planned within the given time frames as defined by the OEMs aircraft maintenance schedules, departmental KPIs and any other relevant publications for their designated fleet. Accountabilities * Utilise Planning tools within the department to ensure that all commitments to Service Providers, staff and regulatory authorities are efficiently delivered. * Operate the Planning tools and associated procedures so as to ensure a consistent approach is adopted to meet the requirements of the national airworthiness regulations and agreed KPI dashboard. * Support Etihad Maintenance Production Plans to achieve department objectives or goals * Interface with internal and external departments on all matters relating to Planning. Provide assistance to other departments for planning issues and forecasting of maintenance requirements * Coordinate, compile and distribute work packages prior/ during maintenance. * Ensure feedback reporting is forwarded to all relevant departments in a timely manner * Ensure all documents are completed and checked for correct completion prior to issue and when returned * To provide communication support for the Planning Engineer * Perform other duties that may be assigned to them by the Planning Engineer ## Qualifications Education & Experience * Minimum diploma (2 years or more) * A minimum of 3 years experience in an administration role, preferably within aviation or a Technically comparable field. * Excellent knowledge of cabin maintenance practices. * Excellent product knowledge of commercial aircraft BFE. Formal technical training in at least 1 Etihad aircraft types. * Excellent Crisis / Time management * Excellent knowledge of engineering standards appropriate for an International airline * Excellent knowledge of Aviation regulations (e.g. JAA, EASA, FAA and/or UAE GCAA) * High standard of English language and computer literacy

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