Production Planning Officer - Aircraft Engine (Engine shop/ Powerplant)
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Transguard Workforce Solutions is hiring a Production Planning Officer for aircraft engine repair/overhaul in Dubai. The role involves end-to-end production planning, work pack preparation, WIP control, and compliance with Part-145.
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Responsibilities
- Build and maintain engine level production plans (daily/weekly) covering module routing, hold points, special processes, and test cell
- Prepare and customize engine work packs / task cards in line with OEM data and Part 145
- Identify and preload tools, GSE, fixtures, stands, torque/special tools, and consumables required per workscope/module
- Estimate man hours per module/task, level capacity vs. load, and align bays/cells/resources
- Publish daily progress reports (WOs aging, bottlenecks, NCRs, parts on order, QA hold points, test cell queue)
- Drive daily Tier/stand up meetings; escalate risks early with recovery plans
- Ensure full compliance with Part 145, OEM, and airworthiness requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance License (Part 66 or equivalent)
- 5+ years in aviation MRO with at least 3 years in production planning (preferably engine shop or powerplant focused)
- Proven experience preparing engine work packs and scheduling module level tasks
- Hands on use of MRO ERP (IFS, AMOS, RAMCO, TRAX, or Maintenix) for WO management, materials, and labor
- Strong knowledge of OEM engine data and airworthiness: AD/SB/EO, CMM/EM/ESM; Part 145 procedures
- Demonstrable man hour estimation, capacity planning, and TAT management experience
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Job Purpose
- Own the end to end engine production planning cycle for engine repair/overhaul (strip inspect build test), ensuring on time delivery (TAT), regulatory compliance, and efficient use of materials, tooling, and manpower.
- Translate approved work scopes and OEM data into executable work packs, manage daily WIP, and provide clear visibility to stakeholders across Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test Cell.
Job Responsibilities
- Build and maintain engine level production plans (daily/weekly) covering module routing, hold points, special processes, and test cell.
- Sequence work orders and tasks to meet TAT targets; manage critical path and recoveries.
- Prepare and customize engine work packs / task cards in line with OEM data (e.g., CFM/GE/PW/RR), AD/SB/EO and Part 145.
- Ensure all work instructions, inspection points, and acceptance criteria are embedded and current.
- Identify and preload tools, GSE, fixtures, stands, torque/special tools, and consumables required per workscope/module.
- Coordinate material reservations, shortages, alternates, repair/exchange, and kit completeness with Supply Chain/Stores.
- Estimate man hours per module/task, level capacity vs. load, and align bays/cells/resources.
- Track man hour burn vs. plan and re plan when variances occur.
- Publish daily progress reports (WOs aging, bottlenecks, NCRs, parts on order, QA hold points, test cell queue).
- Drive daily Tier/stand up meetings; escalate risks early with recovery plans.
- Ensure full compliance with Part 145, OEM, and airworthiness requirements.
- Support internal/external audits; ensure documentation completeness for work order closure and release to service.
Required Qualifications & Experience (Must Haves)
- Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance License (Part 66 or equivalent)
- 5+ years in aviation MRO with at least 3 years in production planning (preferably engine shop or powerplant focused)
- Proven experience preparing engine work packs and scheduling module level tasks (e.g., Fan/LPC/HPC/HPT/LPT/Accessory Gearbox)
- Hands on use of MRO ERP (IFS, AMOS, RAMCO, TRAX, or Maintenix) for WO management, materials, and labor.
- Strong knowledge of OEM engine data and airworthiness: AD/SB/EO, CMM/EM/ESM; Part 145 procedures.
- Demonstrable man hour estimation, capacity planning, and TAT management experience.
- Excellent cross functional communication; able to run daily WIP/tier meetings and drive actions.
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Experience with CFM56/V2500/LEAP/PW100/GE90/GEnx/Trent programs.
- Exposure to test cell scheduling/coordination and borescope driven re scope.
- Experience in NDT coordination, balancing, and special processes.
- Advanced Excel/Power BI dashboarding for shop visibility/metrics.
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