Maintenance Planning Manager

Job Description

Maersk Air Cargo is on an exciting growth journey, playing a key role in transforming how global supply chains move. As part of Maersk’s integrated logistics offering, we are building a modern, high-performance airline operation that connects continents with speed, reliability, and precision. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, Maersk Air Cargo is rapidly expanding its capabilities—bringing together the best of aviation expertise and logistics innovation to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions for customers worldwide.

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Planning Manager to cover the responsibilities of the Maintenance Planning Department. The role is key to maintaining continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance by planning all scheduled maintenance activities in accordance with the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) and the company’s Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning of all scheduled maintenance activities in line with the approved maintenance programme.
• Optimise the aircraft maintenance planning programme to support operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure the availability of aircraft to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain manuals and controlled documentation assigned to the Planning Department.
• Prepare written responses to audit findings and implement the necessary changes to processes, procedures, and organisational arrangements.
• Drive departmental and organisational development to promote efficient processes, effective procedures, and an engaged workforce.
• Ensure the department is adequately staffed with qualified personnel and support recruitment to meet required competence and experience levels.
• Ensure Tech Rep coverage during base maintenance activities.
• Set priorities, monitor departmental progress and performance, and provide guidance to the department, teams, and individuals.
• Establish departmental procedures and implement the necessary control measures.
• Act as a substitute for the Line Maintenance Planner, Base Maintenance Planner, or Tech Rep during absences

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional background: Relevant engineering degree or aircraft maintenance technician qualification, with a minimum of five years’ experience in aviation.
• Technical expertise: Strong experience in maintenance planning within a CAMO organisation.
• Leadership experience: Previous experience supervising or leading teams.
• Regulatory knowledge: Good understanding of the Part-145 and CAMO regulatory framework.
• Maintenance programme knowledge: Familiarity with MSG-3 and Aircraft Maintenance Programmes.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Ready to play a critical role in keeping a growing fleet safe, compliant, and operationally ready?
Join Maersk Air Cargo and bring your maintenance planning expertise to a high-impact environment where your leadership directly supports global operations.

Apply now and help us shape the future of air freight!

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