Planner

About this post

In this role you will be responsible for the control and management of Aircraft Maintenance Work Packs and documentation for all scheduled and unscheduled work.

Key Responsibilities

• Control and management of Aircraft Maintenance Work Packs/ Documentation for all scheduled and unscheduled work.


• Scrutiny, preparation, planning and execution of all work instruction documentation received from Maintenance Planning.


• Arrange and chair a pre-check meeting to discuss all major events that can affect the critical path.


• Plan Material, Tooling, Equipment, Components, NDT, and Consumable requirements for all Maintenance Checks/events (base and outstation requirements). Provide stores with the relevant documentation.


• Prepare Work Packs for maintenance execution by Skill and A/C zones.


• Co-ordinate with internal and external suppliers.


• Inform relevant personnel in control of check/event requirements (Check Highlights).


• Advise on man hours versus manpower requirements.


• Scrutinize all completed Job Cards and W/O’s and supply feedback to Maintenance Planning and Engineering as instructed.

 SAM System:

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  • Update all completed documentation/Job cards.
  
  
  • Once the Job Cards are signed, in liaison with CMC ensure all component removals are entered into SAM.
  
  
  • Ensure that Replacement Parts (Serviceable/Overhauled/Repaired as applicable) Support/Release Documentation are in order and correctly entered in SAM prior to installation on the aircraft. Once the Job Cards are signed, in liaison with CMC ensure all component installations are entered into SAM.
  
  
  
  


• During the Check prepare additional incoming work on Non-Routine Cards. Capture all NRC’s (unscheduled work/ findings during the Check). Create all required PR’s from Stores Requisition Vouchers (SRV) and get the required approvals. Arrange and manage any additional Spares/Consumable requirements in liaison with the Production staff.


• Assist personnel with Technical Data required and advise on A/C documentation in liaison with the Engineering Department.


• Finalize Work Packs and prepare Certificates for Release to Service (CRS) on completion of the Check and finalization of documentation signoffs.


• Compile the completed Work Pack and finalize for return to Maintenance Planning


• Arrange and chair a post-check meeting to discuss enhancements and improvements.


• Manage labour resources efficiently to always achieve a productivity of 75%.


• Provide daily detailed progress reports.


• Manage critical paths and plan accordingly.


• Manage tasks due for away from base Aircraft.


• Manage weekly checks with production and MCC.


• Liaise with CAMO on errors on Work Packs.


• Arrange hangar space for applicable Aircraft checks.


• Discuss with production OOP tasks timeously and manpower requirements.


• Costing of all checks

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 Years’ experience as an Aviation Production Planner


• Sound understanding of maintenance planning work pack requirements including AD, SB, Special Inspections


• Sound understanding of planning relating to requirement of spares, tooling, manpower


• Computer literacy is required in terms of Microsoft Office, database knowledge, interpretation of data, use of relevant technical applications.


• Project management training is advantageous


• Use of Gantt Chart or similar applications is an advantage


• Excellent time management skills


• Able to work without constant supervision


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaboration with others.


• Strong conflict resolution skills, ability to resolve difficult interactions.


• Ability to give feedback in a constructive manner.


• Strong sense of integrity and work ethic


• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and knowledge of systems and procedures.


• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written


• Ability to work under pressure.


• An awareness of Health and Safety rules and regulations.


• National Senior Certificate


• Intercultural competence.


• Valid driving license.


• South African citizen or be eligible to work in South Africa.

Application Closure: 08 August 2025