Planning Engineer

Jet Aviation

Basel, Switzerland

Position Summary

In this position you will be managing and monitoring the aircraft project preparation and documentation process, in accordance with the applicable Jet Aviation Basel procedures, Aviation Regulations and customer requirements. Furthermore, you will be monitoring and communicating the aircraft project status with internal and external customers as part of project core team. As Jet Aviation’s Aircraft Maintenance Planner, you will be working and collaborating closely with Operation teams, Billing, SCM and Project Management Organization.

Main Responsibilities

Planning, work package preparation and follow-up of projects, under the given regulations
Ensuring on behalf of the customer that all required maintenance and design data is carried out i. a. w. respective maintenance agreement and in compliance with the MOE, manufacturer’s instructions, aviation regulations, and any applicable data approved or accepted by the competent authority, customer’s maintenance program, ADs/SBs and any applicable data approved or accepted by the competent authority
Establish and issue job cards / work packages for work on aircraft and component in accordance with pertinent regulations and applicable internal procedures
Supervision and establishing of a system of work documents adjusted to the needs of the company, as required by 145.A.45(e)
Establishing regular (i.e. daily progress) work reports for customers and the concerned Aviation Authorities as per pertinent regulations and applicable internal procedures.
Control and adoption of all airworthiness requirements, AD, SB and other manufacturer instructions
Maintain accuracy of the MRO system with regards to all planning department requirements
Maintain and update a database of historic maintenance inputs with regards to schedule and unscheduled manhours, materials and tooling requirements
Manage and control the pre-input planning process ensuring job proper allocation to designated Cost Centers
Support Project Manager during maintenance inputs to ensure the service provided to the customer exceeds their expectations
Support Procurement and logistics with the provision of material and tooling preload requirements for maintenance inputs
Ensure technical coordination with OEM (Boeing, Airbus)
Initiate the process required for repair of components in-house or outside repair organizations and monitor the dates of delivery to assure timely return for reinstallation.
Support warranty cases on behalf of the customer and monitor the process until it can be completed
Advance planning for material, reservation of material from MO stock and continuous planning for the requirement of additional spares to perform the planned work in the fields of maintenance and completion
Develop scheduled maintenance forecast based on analysis of Operator schedules and maintenance operations
Support daily conference call for maintenance planning briefing with customer planning department and/or Airline Operations Center (AOC)
Apply the quality and safety policy, to promote its application to all personnel under his/her authority and to establish a system of just culture by following human factors principles in his/her department

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Aviation or similar or at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role
In depth understanding of the aerospace industry, OEMs, and the regulatory framework
Profound understanding of aviation planning/preparation
Extended experience with dealing with OEM technical support inquiries.
PC literate with MS Office packages (word, Excel, MS project) proficiency in SAP
Fluent in English (written and spoken); any other language is a plus
Previous equivalent qualification and/or experience within a Planning department for MRO or Completions
Results driven – able to execute with high personal accountability
High customer orientation
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
High business and financial acumen
Self-motivated team player