Planning Engineer Level I - Centralised Planning

• Closing date: 16-Nov-2025

Centralised Planning Department has an opportunity for Planning Engineer Level I.

You will play a key role in providing operational support for Planning Functions including work scope definition, maintenance plans preparation, control of check layovers, capacity planning, fleet wide modification plan preparation, replacement staggering plan for hard time components and management of aircraft deferred defects & trouble shooting recommendations, with a view to optimize resources, minimize costs and ensure airworthiness.

Operational Accountabilities

• Support in preparation of Maintenance Plans for Line, Light and Heavy Maintenance by compiling preliminary data (due dates, aircraft requirements and maintenance check limits).
• Support in planning and scheduling of deferred defects and troubleshooting recommendations by loading selected defects on the shift action plans.
• Contribute in preparation and development of Shift Line Action Plan and provide assistance to Planning Engineer Level-Il in executing the Line Action Plan.
• Assist Planning Engineer Level-Il in managing Parking / Storage checks for aircraft that are required to be Parked / Stored.
• Contribute in managing the outstation maintenance including the deferred defect, AMP Task or any other maintenance within the scope of the outstation.
• Contribute in work scope definition and compilation of work packages for maintenance work on aircraft for in-house and outsourced maintenance while adhering to the time lines as defined in the TPM.
• Identify prerequisite requirements like tools, materials, man-hour, manpower, elapsed time and skill needed to perform routine or unscheduled tasks based on evaluation of maintenance procedure.
• Review maintenance request for task card amendments pertaining to engineering documents (i.e. manhour, spares/tooling, access requirements) and ensure that appropriate actions are taken.
• Prepare KPl's reports for senior management and advise analytics related to the reports.
• Assist Planning Engineer Level-Il in preparation of manhour reports for demand forecast and reviewing check standards.
• Monitor the implementation of component staggering and modification plans across the fleet to comply with approved maintenance program limits, and optimize cost of stock holding levels.
• Assist Planning Engineer Level-Il in preparation of Task variations and deferments that arise during accomplishment of maintenance to ensure on time release of the aircraft.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge.

Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Qualification and experience:

• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 5 years of job-related experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience.
• Good Knowledge of aircraft systems or aircraft Engines.
• Demonstrate general knowledge & understanding of EASA & QCAA regulations pertaining to Part-CAMO and Part-145.
• Prior experience working in Maintenance or Production Planning.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination.

Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.