Aircraft Maintenance Planner (Queensland)

Description The Aircraft Maintenance Planner is responsible for coordinating maintenance planning for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) fleet, working closely with the Approved Maintenance Organisation and Operations Control Centre (OCC) to minimise operational impacts due to scheduled maintenance. The role facilitates planning, scheduling, forecasting, and creation of work orders within the maintenance system, ensuring processes and procedures are applied consistently. The focus is on maximising aircraft availability, minimising maintenance costs, and ensuring safe, compliant operational performance. This is aPermanent, Full‐Timeposition based at the RFDSBrisbane Base. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain short, medium, and long‐term maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with fleet availability and operational priorities. Collaborate with the Operations Control Centre, Airworthiness team members and the contracted AMO's. Undertake specialist projects and engineering administration as required. Apply quality assurance principles to technical records keeping, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Verify and update aircraft utilisation data (hours, cycles, TTIS). Maintain aircraft technical records by filing logbook entries within SharePoint and the MIS. Ensure the RFDS service delivery is compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements. Provide backup support to Technical Records, assisting with the creation, distribution, upkeep, and acquittal of maintenance documentation to maintain the integrity of Continuing Airworthiness Control. Qualifications At least 3 years of experience in an Aircraft Maintenance Planning position. High attention to detail with proven ability to maintain data integrity in a Maintenance Information System (Veryon Tracking+ or similar). Demonstrated experience in aviation or aircraft engineering and aircraft maintenance environments. Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory environment for aircraft maintenance and airworthiness control. Knowledge of aircraft utilisation monitoring (hours, cycles, TTIS). Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Effective communication and coordination skills across technical, engineering, and operational teams. High level of technical competency in data entry and quality control. Perks Competitive base salary + Superannuation. Access to generous not‐for‐profit tax‐free benefits up to $18,550. Upskilling opportunities to advance your administration career. Access to the Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice. Private health insurance discounts. Access to our newly launched Fitness Passport (for staff and family members). RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel. EEO Statement Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre‐employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card. The RFDS acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, the RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qlcyb