Senior Planning Engineer - Qatar Airways

An opportunity for Senior Planning Engineer is currently available to work under Technical Planning & Engineering Technical Centralized Planning Department based in Doha Qatar.

You will play a key role in providing specialized knowledge and team supervision for assigned planning functions including work scope definition preparation/update of maintenance plans planning/control of checks managing of aircraft defects and adjustment of schedules with a view to optimize resources minimize costs and ensure aircraft airworthiness

Operational Accountabilities;

• Keeping in view the future fleet growth prepare/update yearly maintenance grounding requirements for heavy (C checks LG Replacements Projects) light (A checks Special base groundings) and line (weekly check service check components replacement) maintenance checks to optimize individual check yields while considering known constraints.
• Compile coordinate with Supply Chain and all other stakeholders and finalize heavy Light and Line maintenance work scope for accomplishment on Qatar Airways aircraft. Coordinate for all changes required to the work scope.
• Ensure Qatar Airways fleet is maintained within the approved AMP limits. Ensure timely issue of maintenance work packages review of completed maintenance paperwork and IT system update with compliance details. Ensure necessary actions are taken for incomplete maintenance.
• Develop detailed modification and component staggering plans for Qatar Airways fleet.
• Carry out technical review and feasibility study of firsttime tasks (or complex tasks) to ensure effective implementation in Line/ Base Maintenance.
• Monitor and manage implementation of high profile/critical campaign modifications or tasks (e.g. mandatory modifications software uploads reliability modifications etc.).
• Provide specialized knowledge in preparation and implementation of maintenance checks to ensure optimization of resources (manpower ground time materials). Carry out review and preparation for implementation of complex modifications.
• Resolve queries and issues raised by certifying staff related to task cards encountered during performance of such tasks.
• Review base inputs in case of AOGs check extensions due to findings new Aircraft delivery delays operational disruptions and revise maintenance plans to satisfy AMP interval requirements and maintenance constraints with an aim to maintaining the integrity of flight schedule.
• Ensure development and update of practical shift action plans and coordinate with Line/Base maintenance management for effective implementation. Develop and revise processes for effective review and clearance of open defects in coordination with Supply Chain Line/Base Maintenance and Aircraft Scheduling. Adjust flight schedule to
• create opportunity for early rectification of MEL based (and other critical) deferred defects to improve technical dispatch reliability.
• Carry out routine cross check/verification of critical activities and take corrective action (TRAX PQ Vs Low interval tasks deferred defects due dates Vs Slots long standing open work packages raising/closing of defects by subordinates IT system data setup).
• Coordination with outstations and MOCC for all planned line work (Weekly Service Checks).
• Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Additional Accountabilities

• Support during induction of new staff or staff transferred from other sections.
• Develop appropriate shift patterns for the staff under him/her to meet business requirements.
• Involved in compilation of section budget as requested by Manager Maintenance Planning

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. Youll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us impossible is only a challenge.

Join us as we dare to achieve whats never been done before.

• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 7 years of jobrelated experience OR
• External & Internal: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 6 years of jobrelated experience
• Knowledge of Part M Part CAMO and Part145 Regulations and functions.
• Project management and .
• Excellent decisionmaking skills Ability to take correct decisions keeping in view all the constraints within relatively short period of time.
• Strong analytical skills to handle complex operational situations.
• Good background in using Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge of IT system(s) being used in Planning.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. Weve grown fast broken records and set trends that others follow. We dont slow down by the fear of failure. Instead we dare to achieve whats never been done before. So whether youre creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination.

Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries and be part of a truly global community