Lead Planning Engineer - Base Job Details

Lead Planning Engineer - Base Job Details | Careers Skip to main content Log In ABOUT Life at Air Arabia Grow at Air Arabia Meet Our People CAREERS Pilot Cabin Crew Engineering & Maintenance Flight & Ground Operations Commercial & Corporate UAE Nationals Log In ABOUT Life at Air Arabia Grow at Air Arabia Meet Our People CAREERS Pilot Cabin Crew Engineering & Maintenance Flight & Ground Operations Commercial & Corporate UAE Nationals Home More About Us Search Jobs Log In Search by Keyword Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... Lead Planning Engineer - Base Date: 17 Sept 2026 Lead Planning Engineer - Base Company: Engineering & Maintenance Job Purpose The successful candidate will lead and manage the Base Maintenance Planning function, ensuring effective planning, control, and execution of all base maintenance activities while maintaining full compliance with regulatory, safety, and airworthiness standards. The role drives maintenance efficiency through optimised planning, data-driven decision-making, effective workforce allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position acts as a key liaison between CAMO, MCC, AMOS, Hangar Operations, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of maintenance checks. Key Result Responsibilities Develops, publishes, and manages the Monthly Heavy Maintenance Plans Covering A checks, structural inspections, cabin modifications, and major repair programs, MISC inputs. Daily coordination with short term planning for streamline process in Planning. Provides weekly reports for base maintenance MH analysis to the Management for the Hangar Inputs. Provides solutions towards cost control / reductions without compromise on safety and the standards of Air Arabia Responsible for AMOS, Regulatory bodies, OEMs, MCC etc. in all daily activities regarding Continuing Airworthiness, this would include data collation, performance review, management reporting and corrective measures. Utilizes data gathered from different sources to conduct analysis, evaluate carried tasks, and facilitates actions for improving the efficiency of Airworthiness Functions. Support Continuous Airworthiness for the Fleet and in the development of associated work scopes. Analyses data and technical performance reports and trends, highlights findings to develop cost effective solutions and implement proactive changes. Overseas daily progress of ongoing heavy maintenance events, highlights risks/delays, and recommends corrective actions. Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, task optimization, and planning improvements without compromising safety or quality. Coordinates with technical records for all Hangar maintenance activities, ensuring traceability, completeness, and timely archiving. People Management: Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development. Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team. Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures. Qualifications (Academic, training, languages) Bachelor’s degree in Aircraft/ Aeronautical/ Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering or Aircraft License alternately a higher diploma or certificate in a relating field from a recognized university or engineering college combined with needed experience and exposure. Training certificates or workshops on “Human Factor” and “Safety” are a must. Training in Aircraft General Familiarization. Experienced in aircrafts airworthiness programs requirements and regulations, such as CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization). Very good experience in aircraft maintenance programs systems, software and techniques and their relation to the Continued Airworthiness Program. Familiar with rules and regulations of Civil Aviation Authorities, pertaining to the Engineering Maintenance, policies, procedures, and manuals. Work Experience With 8+ years of experience in Maintenance planning role, out of which at least 4 years' experience supervising maintenance planners. Experience with Airbus 320 family aircraft is highly desirable. Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... Find similar jobs: Copyright 2025 © Air Arabia PJSC Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Recruitment Fraud

Bachelor’s degree in Aircraft/ Aeronautical/ Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering or Aircraft License, or a higher diploma/certificate in a related field from a recognized university/engineering college, combined with needed experience and exposure. Training certificates/workshops on “Human Factor” and “Safety” are a must. Training in Aircraft General Familiarization. Experienced in aircraft airworthiness programs requirements and regulations, such as CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization). Very good experience in aircraft maintenance programs systems, software and techniques and their relation to the Continued Airworthiness Program. Familiar with Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations pertaining to Engineering Maintenance, policies, procedures, and manuals. WWork Experience: 8+ years in Maintenance planning, with at least 4 years supervising maintenance planners. Experience with Airbus 320 family aircraft highly desirable.

Develops, publishes, and manages the Monthly Heavy Maintenance Plans for A checks, structural inspections, cabin modifications, and major repair programs, MISC inputs. Daily coordination with short-term planning for streamlined processes. Provides weekly MH analysis reports for base maintenance to management. Seeks cost control and efficiency improvements without compromising safety and airworthiness standards. Oversees AMOS, Regulatory bodies, OEMs, MCC in daily activities relating to Continuing Airworthiness, including data collation, performance review, reporting and corrective actions. Analyzes data and performance trends to implement cost-effective improvements. Oversees daily progress of heavy maintenance events, identifies risks/delays, and recommends corrective actions. Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, task optimization, and planning improvements while maintaining safety and quality. Coordinates with technical records for Hangar maintenance activities ensuring traceability, completeness, and timely archiving. Provides leadership, coaching, and development for the planning team and ensures effective people management per company procedures.