Expert Planning Engineer (Aviation)

* Developing robust strategies for scheduling routine and major maintenance events, ensuring that every aspect of the process is meticulously planned and executed. * Familiarity with aircraft types such as A320 Family, A330 Family or B737NG/Max allows you to contribute immediately without extensive onboarding.

Expert Planning Engineer (Airlines and Aviation)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

Keywords: collaborative, dependable, supportive leadership, inclusive, training opportunities, knowledgeable, flexible working opportunities, generous pensions contributions

A leading aviation organisation in Jakarta is seeking an Expert Planning Engineer to join their highly skilled team. This role offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact on commercial aircraft fleet maintenance, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance. You will be part of a supportive environment where your expertise in maintenance planning and engineering coordination will be valued and nurtured. The organisation is committed to fostering professional growth through training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and generous pension contributions. If you are passionate about optimising maintenance strategies and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position provides the perfect platform for you to advance your career while contributing to the safety and reliability of a major airline fleet.

• Join a knowledgeable team dedicated to maintaining commercial aircraft fleets with precision and care, offering you the chance to work alongside industry experts who value your input and support your development.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions as part of a workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing, professional growth, and inclusive practices.
• Benefit from ongoing training opportunities designed to enhance your skills in maintenance planning software systems, regulatory compliance, and engineering coordination, ensuring you stay at the forefront of aviation technology.

What you'll do:

As an Expert Planning Engineer based in Jakarta, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of commercial aircraft fleet maintenance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing robust strategies for scheduling routine and major maintenance events, ensuring that every aspect of the process is meticulously planned and executed. You will collaborate closely with technical services engineers to incorporate modifications and repairs into the overall maintenance plan. By preparing detailed work packages that integrate regulatory requirements, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and reliability-driven tasks, you will help maintain compliance while optimising operational performance. Analysing workload data and downtime statistics will enable you to refine schedules further, supporting improvements in turnaround time. Your ability to coordinate resources—manpower, materials, engineering support—and monitor progress during checks will be crucial in resolving any issues swiftly. Success in this role requires a keen eye for detail, strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and reliability within the aviation sector.

• Develop and optimise comprehensive aircraft maintenance schedules that ensure maximum fleet availability while minimising operational disruption.
• Manage detailed planning for maintenance checks including A-checks, C-checks, structural inspections, and other critical events across multiple aircraft types.
• Prepare and review intricate maintenance work packages by integrating tasks from Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Bulletins (SB), and reliability-driven requirements.
• Analyse maintenance workload data and aircraft downtime statistics to optimise schedules and support improvements in turnaround time (TAT).
• Ensure all maintenance planning activities comply with aviation regulations such as EASA Part-CAMO and EASA Part-145, maintaining strict adherence to mandatory inspection protocols.
• Monitor maintenance interval planning closely to guarantee timely execution of required checks and inspections across the fleet.
• Coordinate effectively with technical services engineers regarding engineering instructions, modifications, repairs, and incorporation of OEM technical documentation.
• Develop work scopes for major maintenance events by collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate manpower, materials, and engineering support.
• Support the integration of aircraft modifications and repairs into scheduled maintenance activities while liaising with relevant stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Track progress during maintenance checks, proactively resolving any planning issues that arise to maintain operational efficiency.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Expert Planning Engineer position brings a wealth of experience from the aviation sector combined with specialised academic qualifications. Your background in aerospace or mechanical engineering equips you with the technical acumen necessary for managing complex aircraft systems. With over ten years spent honing your skills in aviation engineering or maintenance—and at least five years focused specifically on planning—you have developed a dependable approach that supports both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Your familiarity with commercial aircraft types means you can quickly adapt to new challenges while leveraging existing knowledge. Holding recognised licences such as EASA Part-66 B1/B2 or FAA A&P further underscores your commitment to safety standards. Proficiency in advanced software systems enables you to streamline processes effectively. Lean or Six Sigma certification adds value by demonstrating your capacity for continuous improvement. Above all, your strong interpersonal abilities allow you to connect with colleagues across departments—ensuring smooth coordination during major events—and your thorough understanding of regulations guarantees meticulous attention to compliance throughout every stage of planning.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Avionics Engineering is essential for this role as it provides the foundational knowledge required for complex aircraft systems.
• At least ten years’ experience in aviation engineering or maintenance demonstrates your dependability and deep understanding of industry best practices.
• A minimum of five years’ proven track record in maintenance planning or engineering planning ensures you can handle intricate scheduling challenges with ease.
• Experience supporting commercial aircraft fleet maintenance highlights your ability to work collaboratively within large-scale operations.
• Familiarity with aircraft types such as A320 Family, A330 Family or B737NG/Max allows you to contribute immediately without extensive onboarding.
• Holding an aircraft maintenance licence such as EASA Part-66 B1/B2 License or FAA A&P is advantageous as it showcases your commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in using advanced maintenance planning software systems underlines your technical competence and adaptability.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is considered an advantage as it demonstrates your dedication to continuous improvement processes within aviation operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills are vital for coordinating with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders throughout complex projects.
• A thorough understanding of aviation regulations including EASA Part-CAMO and EASA Part-145 ensures you can maintain compliance across all planning activities.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader within Indonesia’s aviation sector due to its unwavering commitment to employee development, operational excellence, and inclusive workplace culture. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal needs while supporting professional ambitions. Generous pension contributions reflect the company’s dedication to long-term financial security for its staff. Training opportunities are regularly provided so employees can expand their skillsets—whether through mastering new software systems or deepening their understanding of regulatory frameworks—ensuring everyone remains knowledgeable about industry advancements. The leadership team fosters a supportive environment where collaboration is encouraged; ideas are shared freely among colleagues who value mutual respect. Diversity is celebrated here: under-represented groups are welcomed into an inclusive network that prioritises communal growth over individual competition. By joining this organisation as an Expert Planning Engineer, you become part of a team that values dependability, compassion, cooperation—and above all—a shared commitment to maintaining world-class standards within commercial aviation.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in aviation engineering planning to new heights within a supportive team environment, this is your moment!

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