
Production Planner
Company: Qatar Airways Sector: Airline & Aviation SaveAbout the job
About the role
Defines work scopes, prepare work packages, close TRAX WO and manage the work flow for various line / base maintenance inputs while ensuring optimum resource utilization and cost effectiveness. Develops plans for line / base maintenance time limited component replacements keeping in view various capacity and float availability constraints.
Some of the tasks include:
Operational
- Defines and prepares work scope of ‘Line/Base Checks’ and other as required packages in accordance with AMP and other Engineering Services requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Manages work package flow to and from Line, Base Maintenance and Technical Records.
- Reviews all completed work package for task completion and raise discrepancy reports. Close all “Line Check” Work Orders in TRAX/CAMP/CMP.
- Develops cost effective plans for time limited component replacement for Line Maintenance keeping in view various capacity and spare availability constraints.
- Updates systems for variations, deferments and various other documents.
- Follows -up the accomplishment of packages, ensure to coordinate with the respective sections in technical and flight operations department the modification and inspections performed.
- Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed bv the Head of the Department.
Cost and Fleet Airworthiness
- Forecasts maintenance requirements and plan for accomplishment in a timely and cost-effective manner, and in strict compliance to aircraft airworthiness regulations. (Cost and Airworthiness aspect)
- Ensures that the Line component staggering plan is properly implemented and regularly monitored in order to avoid Loan/Exchange costs. (Cost Aspect)
- Proper staggering plan will also avoid raising a variation (Quality/Airworthiness aspect)
- Ensures that the TRAX/CAMP/CMP system transactions are done on a timely basis in order to have a clear maintenance forecast (Quality/Airworthiness aspect).
- Ensures that technical queries related to the work package are resolved in a timely manner in order to avoid anv flight schedule disruptions (Cost aspect).
Personal Development
- Take responsibility for own ongoing personal development and growth of expertise.
- Keep abreast with any market trends and developments
- Assist in the response to any emergency or a major operational disruption affecting Qatar Airways or its subsidiaries, including support of the Qatar Airways Special Assistance Program.
- Train Qatari staff in various duties as per business requirements.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Technical/ Aerospace/ Aviation discipline
- Minimum of 3 years in Maintenance/ Planning environment Preferred
- At least undergoes Aircraft General Familiarization Training
- Human Factors in Aviation Training
Job Specific Skills:
- Computer Skills
- Command of English language
- Attention to detail
- Technical Review
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Basic Knowledge of A/C Systems
- Ability to meet strict targets including willingness to work outside normal working hours
- Ability to work under stress / pressure
- Ability to work in a multi cultural environment
- Practical experience in TRAX and other MRO ERP systems.