Senior Production Planner

Job Location
Australia, Australia / Nz
Job Role
Airport Operations
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-03-20
Job Expiry Date
2026-04-19
Qualification
Skills Certificate

This will include: 


  • Overseeing the planning and development of hangar and gate maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency within Service Level Agreement (SLA). 
  • Providing supervision of Production Planners to ensure that maintenance tasks are carried out to standards and timelines 
  • Coordinating resources and facilities to ensure work packages are achievable, protecting OTP. 
  • Reviewing quotation packs from stakeholders as required 
  • Leading the team through effective communication and leading by example. Creating feedback and coaching plans to support development. 
  • Identify and implement improvement strategies within the planning and delivery of maintenance. 


You’ll be great in this role if you have… 


  • Extensive experience in aviation or a similar field in Production Planning and/or Maintenance Planning 
  • Understanding of aviation regulations, particularly CASA rule parts 42 & 145. 
  • Demonstrated ability in high service delivery and understanding of SLA and service principles 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Supervision of staff and conflict resolution skills. 
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage short notice changes to planned workloads. 
  • Good problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and implement change 
  • Demonstrated safety and quality management skills. 
  • Experience using the Microsoft office suite (intermediate) 
  • Experience using TRAX and My Boeing Fleet 
  • Demonstrated capability in the design of maintenance processes to support efficient and safe operations 
  • The understanding and ability to create job instruction cards based on OEM and industry standards 


Desired but not essential


  • Certification in Aeroskills or relevant tertiary qualification 
  • General knowledge of aviation tooling and GSE requirements to acquit maintenance.  


We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to): 



  • Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year) 
  • Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide 
  • Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services 
  • Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health 
  • Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you. 


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