Senior Executive, CAMO Planning

Job Description

Position Overview:

AirAsia X Berhad is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Senior Planning Executive to join our engineering team. The Senior Planning Executive will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining an efficient and effective engineering planning and control system, ensuring the company’s aircraft, engines, components, and associated equipment are scheduled for maintenance in a timely and economical manner. This role ensures full compliance with company standards, manufacturer guidelines, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) regulations.

Main Responsibilities

• Engineering Planning and Control: Institute and maintain a comprehensive planning system to ensure that aircraft maintenance is scheduled and completed on time while meeting all regulatory and operational requirements.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Oversee the scheduling of aircraft, engines, components, and associated equipment for maintenance, ensuring adherence to CAAM requirements and operational needs.
• Supervision and Staff Coordination: Supervise and coordinate the activities of all planning staff, ensuring the proper scheduling of aircraft Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and component maintenance.
• Collaboration with Other Teams: Work closely with Part 145 and PPC (Production Planning Control) for line maintenance checks to ensure smooth integration across departments.
• Guidance and Instruction: Provide guidance and training to planning staff on matters related to airworthiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Check Package & Forecast Management: Lead the preparation and management of check packages and forecasts, ensuring maintenance schedules are accurate and timely.
• Fleet & Maintenance Activity Monitoring: Monitor and coordinate all fleet activities, maintenance checks, and component task schedules to ensure timely execution and entry into the system.
• Housekeeping and Organization: Maintain cleanliness and a professional workspace at the planning workstation, fostering a productive environment.
• Daily Operational Matters (In Manager’s Absence): In the absence of the Planning Manager, oversee the daily operations of the planning department, ensuring effective communication via email and other electronic channels.
• Training & Competency Management: Track the validity of competency assessments and training records for all planning staff to ensure operational readiness.
• Task Cards Issuance: Issue and track task cards for aircraft maintenance, ensuring accurate task delegation based on aircraft assignments.
• Additional Duties: Take on any additional duties as assigned by the Planning Manager to support efficient planning and operations.
  
  

Education Requirements

• A recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
  
  

Minimum Working Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in Aircraft Maintenance Planning within an airline or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environment.
  
  

Specific Functional Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes, regulatory requirements, and airworthiness standards, particularly within Part 145 organizations.
• Experience with scheduling and maintenance management software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage and coordinate planning activities.
• Ability to work under pressure while ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven approach to work.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  
  

We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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