The Production Planning department at Emirates Engineering plays a pivotal role in getting all the required maintenance done in the most efficient manner. Utilizing advanced planning tools, in-depth technical reviews and collaborating closely with various teams, we ensure smooth maintenance operations, minimizing downtime and maximizing aircraft availability. Our focus is on maintaining high safety and efficiency standards while adapting to the airline’s dynamic requirements.

In this role, you will:

Take ownership of the Production Planning process for the assigned area: Work Package Preparation, Estimation, Dock Control, Workshop or Check Planning. Demonstrate aircraft/components technical skills to conduct technical review of work packages (Up to A checks, LG changes and ad hoc maintenance inputs), produce work package estimations and produce check or workshop plans. Constantly revise plans based on findings during execution to ensure they are delivered on the agreed budgets and targets. Engage with different stakeholders in Engineering organization as required to drive and deliver the expected Production Planning services. Provide leadership and guidance to their assigned team and actively participate in projects to improve the PPC process and deliverables.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the planning officers and supervisors reporting to him/her, with capacity to manage medium size teams.
• Identify and lead projects to continuously improve the Production Planning Department and improve the service provided to Operations.
• Review & planning of maintenance inputs covering A Checks, Standalone checks & Paint inputs.
• Continuously review with PPE?s within other PPC areas for cross utilization of resources.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Experience in Engineering Planning
• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• Bachelors in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical) OR an Engineering Licence - GCAA/EASA Type Licence on EK fleet Type
• 7+ Years experience in Aircraft Maintenance related activities or Production Planning at an airline or 3rd party Maintenance Facility.
• Good knowledge of aircraft systems, power plant and components.
• Thorough understanding of Aircraft Regulatory requirements and Aircraft Maintenance documents.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ULTRAMAIN is an advantage
• Excellent people management skills.

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers