Associate Manager - Planning

About the role

The Associate Manager - Planning role within the Engineering function in Gurugram drives strategic planning initiatives to optimize aircraft maintenance programs and ensure regulatory compliance. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with the AMOS team, Maintenance Control Centre, and procurement to prepare and release daily aircraft work packages, generate work orders, and manage material availability for hangar checks. The position reports to Fleet Managers and focuses on minimizing operational disruptions through efficient planning and resource utilization.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate with the AMOS team to define the approved Maintenance Program (MP) in the system within specified timelines
• Prepare comprehensive lists of tasks and required materials for scope enhancement at different stations
• Collaborate with Maintenance Control Center (MCC), Engineering Services, Powerplant and Line Maintenance to prepare and release daily aircraft work packages
• Generate work orders corresponding to the daily work package and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure their availability and accuracy
• Plan the implementation of work packages considering available resources, aircraft layover downtime, and commercial operation requirements
• Participate in daily production planning meetings to finalize work packages
• Monitor aircraft movement sheet and create maintenance slots as per the work planned
• Coordinate with Engineering procurement team and stores to ensure availability of materials required for the next six months of work package forecast

What you’ll bring

• B. Tech/BE/B. Sc/bachelor's degree in engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics) or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• 5-6 years relevant work experience in an aviation industry
• Detail Orientation
• Time Management
• Planning & Coordination skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Player
• Strong Analytical skills

Skills

Education

B. Tech/BE/B. Sc/bachelor’s degree in engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics) or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering