Planning Coordinator

VHR is working with a prestigious aviation client in the Middle East to recruit an experienced Planning Coordinator for an initial 6-month renewable contract.

The successful candidate will support aircraft maintenance planning, coordination and technical records activities, ensuring maintenance programmes are delivered efficiently, accurately and in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements.

The role will involve working within one or more of the following areas:

• Production Planning

• Fleet Planning

• Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP)

• Technical Records

Production Planning

• Coordinate and administer aircraft maintenance work packages for Line and Base Maintenance operations.

• Ensure maintenance work packages are prepared and issued within required operational timeframes.

• Coordinate manpower, materials and aircraft downtime for scheduled maintenance.

• Review completed work packages for accuracy, completeness and correct sign-offs.

• Update maintenance systems with work package feedback, Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Deferred Fault Procedures (DFPs).

• Prepare and coordinate aircraft maintenance work packages under the guidance of Planning Engineers.

• Support fleet availability planning and aircraft maintenance scheduling.

• Assist with smaller maintenance campaigns, including database loading and software change packages.

• Maintain records of maintenance deferments, variations and base deferred defects.

• Monitor and report the accomplishment of Engineering Orders (EOs) and software change requirements.

• Coordinate tooling and material availability with Materials Planning.

• Compile AMP amendments and update maintenance information within TRAX.

• Create and update maintenance tasks and controls for review by Planning Engineers.

• Maintain accurate records of AMP amendments and supporting technical documentation.

• Prepare and issue AMP revisions as instructed.

• Support the preparation of approved maintenance programme documentation.

• Update aircraft technical log information within TRAX.

• Process aircraft and engine component transactions.

• Maintain aircraft maintenance records and component traceability.

• Update part number controls for Hard Time and Life Limited Parts.

• Review technical documentation for completeness, accuracy and legibility.

• Maintain aircraft records and electronic archives in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Prepare technical records for CMR and ARC renewal inspections.

• Support aircraft lease return preparation, including repair documentation, component release tags and aircraft records inventories.

• Review and validate documentation within electronic document management systems.

Essential / Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in aircraft maintenance planning, production planning, fleet planning or technical records.

• Good understanding of Line and Base Maintenance operations.

• Experience coordinating aircraft maintenance work packages and maintenance schedules.

• Familiarity with Aircraft Maintenance Programmes and technical documentation.

• Experience using TRAX maintenance management software.

• Understanding of aircraft component tracking and maintenance records.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and coordination skills.

• Previous experience within a commercial airline or MRO environment.

• Experience with aircraft lease return documentation.

• Knowledge of Airworthiness Directives, Engineering Orders and AMP amendments.

• Familiarity with electronic technical records management systems.

• Location: Middle East

• Duration: Initial 6 months

• Extension: Renewable, subject to operational requirements

• Contract Type: Temporary / Contract

• Remuneration: Available upon discussion