Production Planning Officer - Aircraft Engine (Engine shop/ Powerplant)

Transguard Workforce Solutions is the UAE’s leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, we provide a fully integrated HR solution. We are currently recruiting a Production Planning Officer - Aircraft Engine (Engine shop/ Powerplant) for our client based in Dubai, UAE. 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. You will 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: 1.Plan & Schedule - 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. 2.Workscope & Technical Documentation - 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. 3.Materials, Tooling & GSE Readiness. - 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. 4.Manpower & Capacity - 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. 5.WIP Control & Reporting - 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. 6.Compliance & Quality - 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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