Planning Engineer - Base Maintenance (Maternity/Parental Leave Cover)

Planning Engineer Base Maintenance (Maternity / Parental Leave Cover) 

Application deadline: 30.11.2026 

Location: Norway 

Type of contract: Temporary contract

"Our people are the heart of Norwegian.

We embrace a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Embracing this culture is critical to our business success and makes us stronger together. Our people have different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds,

but all share a passion for our vision; to become the most loved and trusted airline in Europe”.

Are you our new Planning Engineer Base Maintenance?

As a Planning Engineer – Base Maintenance, you will play an important role in our Technical Planning department, contributing to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our aircraft fleet.

Your main responsibilities will focus on Part-CAMO compliance, continuing airworthiness management, and contractor coordination. You will help ensure that all continuing airworthiness requirements are met while supporting aircraft availability and efficient maintenance planning in line with our operational needs.

You will also work closely with contracted maintenance organizations and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective coordination, high-quality maintenance delivery, and continuous operational improvement.

The position is based at our head office in Fornebu, Norway, and reports to the Manager Base Maintenance Planning.

This is a temporary position providing maternity / parental leave cover, commencing in February 2027 and expected to run until the end of June 2028.

You are our ideal candidate if you have:

• Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance planning in an airline or Aircraft Maintenance Organization, preferably with a focus on heavy maintenance tasks and component overhaul activities


• Knowledge of EASA Part-CAMO and EASA Part-145 regulations with particular focus on Continuing Airworthiness


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


• Fluent in both written and spoken English


• Ability to work in an intense, dynamic work environment


• Proficiency in AMOS and other related software tools for maintenance planning and scheduling advantageous


• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment


• Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, proactively taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering results within established timelines


• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements, including occasional work during evenings, weekends, or holidays

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that all Heavy Maintenance tasks on the airframe, components and equipment are planned and performed in due time


• Developing and maintaining comprehensive maintenance plans for heavy maintenance activities, including aircraft and component overhauls, inspections, modifications, and repairs


• Issuing heavy Maintenance work packs to accomplish scheduled maintenance tasks


• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and reliability teams to define the detailed work scope for heavy maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, regulatory guidelines, and company policies


• Liaising with Aircraft Maintenance Organizations regarding planned maintenance activities and the long-term maintenance plan


• Optimizing maintenance downtime and minimize operational disruptions and assure safe, reliable and cost-effective maintenance


• Participating in Aircraft Maintenance Organization selection process as required


• Ensuring that Continuing Airworthiness records and documentation pertaining to the scheduled maintenance are updated in the Maintenance Management System.


• Evaluating planned and completed work scopes to ensure requested maintenance has been completed or in the case do deferral has been appropriately de-assigned (including AMP variations)


• Coordinating with Supply Chain to ensure that materials, components and tools as applicable are ordered as required


• Supporting maintenance program optimization and adjustment in relation to scheduled maintenance intervals and check packaging


• Providing planning support across other areas of Technical Planning as required, including assisting with wider planning activities and priorities to support the department's operational requirements


• Other duties as assigned by the Manager Base Maintenance Planning and Director Planning 

We can offer:

Joining Norwegian means more than just a competitive salary — it’s about being part of a community that values and rewards your contributions. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Travel in Europe and beyond with massively discounted employee-priced tickets with Norwegian and our partner airlines


• Attractive pension schemes


• Comprehensive medical and travel insurance


• The flexibility to combine working from our office and from home.


• A competitive salary


• The opportunity to participate in activities organized by the Norwegian SportsClub


• The opportunity to join our share saving plan

Do you have any questions? If so, please contact: 

Patrick Tivnan

Manager Base Maintenance Planning

Email: patrick.tivnan@ norwegian.com

So, what are you waiting for?

If you love the thought of working with us, we urge you to click the Apply Now button to complete our online application.

You will need to upload a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and tell us why you want to join us.

Please note: We can only accept applications that have been submitted through our recruitment system.

We hope to welcome you on board!

Location: Norway 

Travel required: Some travelling must be expected 

Application deadline: 30.11.2026 

About Norwegian

The Norwegian group is a leading Nordic aviation company, owning two leading airlines in the Nordics: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Norwegian operates an extensive network connecting the Nordics with major European cities, while Widerøe primarily serves short-runway airports in rural Norway, providing vital regional connectivity.