Who is Alliance Airlines? Alliance Airlines is Australia's leading fly-in-fly-out aviation provider, serving mining, energy, and government sectors. With over 1,500 staff, Alliance is unique in owning its entire fleet. Alliance is a leader in the 100-seat jet market, with over 70 aircraft in operation and annual revenues exceeding $600 million. Alliance holds top industry certifications, including the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit and is a GOLD Status Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) compliant operator. ASX listed and delivering world-class performance, we have operational bases in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, and Adelaide.What's the role on offer? We are seeking a Forward Maintenance Planner to join our team at our Brisbane Head Office. Reporting to the Line Maintenance Planning Manager, you’ll play a key role in planning major component changes and aircraft mini-maintenance layups outside of the heavy maintenance program. This includes maintaining the company's Major Component Replacement program, collaborating with internal and external Part 145 organisations, and optimising maintenance schedules to minimise aircraft downtime while ensuring operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:Planning and scheduling the replacement of major components in alignment with the company’s Major Component Replacement programs, ensuring minimal disruption to fleet availability.Coordinating extended maintenance events outside of Base Maintenance.Planning all third-party Part 145 maintenance slots (non-heavy) within scope and capability.Coordinating major defect acquittal requiring extended ground time and/or external vendors.Collaborating with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to ensure aircraft maintenance is performed in accordance with regulatory and company standards.Ensuring forward planning maintenance activities are aligned with AMO capabilities, resource capacity, GSE, and materials.Working closely with the Procurement team to ensure the availability of required major components to support the Major Component Replacement programs.What’s in it for me?Novated Leasing for Employees – Bundle all your car running costs into one regular tax-effective payment and keep more money in your pocket!Salary Packaging – Another option to maximize your take-home pay!Discounted Qantas Club memberships!Discounted tickets to REDS (QRU) Games and merchandise!Discounted Hotels, Tours, and Cruises – Enjoy exclusive discounts on travel and accommodation!Who we are looking for: Our ideal candidate has experience in aircraft maintenance planning and thrives in a fast-paced environment. A background in engineering, aviation maintenance, or procurement is advantageous. Key qualifications and skills include:Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.Minimum of 2 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning for a commercial fleet.Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license or equivalent certifications are desirable.Knowledge of Embraer and Fokker aircraft maintenance requirements is an advantage.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.Does this sound like you?If the sound of this role excites you and you have the skills, we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Hit that Apply button and Ash will speak to you shortly.At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered. AUD Brisbane Airport 4008

Forward Maintenance Planner

  • Plan & optimise major component changes and mini-maintenance layups.
  • Minimise downtime by coordinating maintenance schedules efficiently.
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and Part 145 organisations.

Who is Alliance Airlines?

Alliance Airlines is Australia's leading fly-in-fly-out aviation provider, serving mining, energy, and government sectors. With over 1,500 staff, Alliance is unique in owning its entire fleet. Alliance is a leader in the 100-seat jet market, with over 70 aircraft in operation and annual revenues exceeding $600 million. Alliance holds top industry certifications, including the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit and is a GOLD Status Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) compliant operator. ASX listed and delivering world-class performance, we have operational bases in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, and Adelaide.

What's the role on offer?

We are seeking a Forward Maintenance Planner to join our team at our Brisbane Head Office. Reporting to the Line Maintenance Planning Manager, you’ll play a key role in planning major component changes and aircraft mini-maintenance layups outside of the heavy maintenance program. This includes maintaining the company's Major Component Replacement program, collaborating with internal and external Part 145 organisations, and optimising maintenance schedules to minimise aircraft downtime while ensuring operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and scheduling the replacement of major components in alignment with the company’s Major Component Replacement programs, ensuring minimal disruption to fleet availability.
  • Coordinating extended maintenance events outside of Base Maintenance.
  • Planning all third-party Part 145 maintenance slots (non-heavy) within scope and capability.
  • Coordinating major defect acquittal requiring extended ground time and/or external vendors.
  • Collaborating with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to ensure aircraft maintenance is performed in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
  • Ensuring forward planning maintenance activities are aligned with AMO capabilities, resource capacity, GSE, and materials.
  • Working closely with the Procurement team to ensure the availability of required major components to support the Major Component Replacement programs.

What’s in it for me?

  • Novated Leasing for Employees – Bundle all your car running costs into one regular tax-effective payment and keep more money in your pocket!
  • Salary Packaging – Another option to maximize your take-home pay!
  • Discounted Qantas Club memberships!
  • Discounted tickets to REDS (QRU) Games and merchandise!
  • Discounted Hotels, Tours, and Cruises – Enjoy exclusive discounts on travel and accommodation!

Who we are looking for:

Our ideal candidate has experience in aircraft maintenance planning and thrives in a fast-paced environment. A background in engineering, aviation maintenance, or procurement is advantageous. Key qualifications and skills include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in aircraft maintenance planning for a commercial fleet.
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license or equivalent certifications are desirable.
  • Knowledge of Embraer and Fokker aircraft maintenance requirements is an advantage.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Does this sound like you?

If the sound of this role excites you and you have the skills, we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Hit that Apply button and Ash will speak to you shortly.

At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.

  • Posted Date 29 Jan 2025
  • Location Brisbane Airport
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type
  • Salary Base plus Super