The Long-term Planning Specialist will focus on a set allocation of aircraft registrations and plan Base Maintenance and A Check. The Long-term Planning Specialist will co-ordinate with the following M&E sections to ensure aircraft maintenance is completed prior to expiry in compliance with the MPD:
·                 Engineering
·                 Materials
·                 Hangar
·                 External MRO’s

This role integrates heavily with other departments and is an integral part of the Aircraft Maintenance Planning Team 

Duties / Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing approved Aircraft Maintenance Program and all scheduled maintenance to ensure compliance with all required regulations and standard
• Production & forecast of Base Maintenance and A check and above work packs
•  Update of all component changes in AMOS performed during Base Maintenance/A Check visits, including Label Booking post receiving check
• Report Back of all Maintenance.
• Base Maintenance and A Check and above maintenance performed
• Auditing of Base Maintenance , A Check and Line Check work packs
• Monitor &implement Sample Aircraft Programme (E.g. Escape slide deployment)
• Liaising with the Fleet Planning team to ensure aircraft are operating on the correct lines of flying to meet operational demands, including addition of maintenance slots in AIMS
• Liaising with contracted Maintenance Organisation’s to ensure any planned work is complete and correctly recorded
• De-assignment and replanning of tasks ‘not completed’ the previous evening due to unforeseen circumstances 
• Tailoring work packages in light of manpower requirements as provided by the Production Planning Team (BSI, Tap test etc.)
• Incorporating EO’s and other ad hoc maintenance requests by Engineering departments into the maintenance plan
• Ensure compliance with ETOPS from a safety/planning point of view
• Liaising with the Materials/Engineering Department to ensure all required spares and tooling are available for planned maintenance activities
• Liaise with 3rd party EASA Approved 145 organisations to ensure all maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with AMP and Joint Procedure Manuals
• Updating of relevant Company Manual and AMOS procedures, and assisting with testing the relevant maintenance planning IT system and subsequent procedural revisions
• Liaising with internal & external stakeholders to ensure suitable aircraft downtime for scheduled maintenance, where appropriate
• Assist in all aspects of aircraft transitions concerning scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, reports, statuses, meetings and technical records requests
• Daily review of AMOS TAQs, publications & queries
• Daily reviews of the Maintenance Forecast to identify any anomalies that may be present

• Production of weekly, monthly Ad-hoc reports as requested 

• Cooperation & support to rectify compliance/quality personnel queries, findings and NCs

• Reporting all issues of significance to relevant Planning manager

 We are looking for an individual with experience / qualifications in the following areas:

• Understanding of EASA Part 145 and Part M continuing airworthiness regulatory requirements
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance programmes and MPD documentation
• Competent AMOS user as required per role function
• Excellent knowledge and full understanding of all Planning procedures and competent in their use on a daily basis, as required
• Previous experience in a Maintenance Organisation
• Understanding of technical documentation utilised to support aircraft maintenance as required to effectively plan maintenance

Closing Date: 4thDecember 2024

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruit@aerlingus.com.