Manager Technical Records & Planning

PNG Air is seeking an experienced and highly organized Manager Maintenance Planning & Technical Records to lead and oversee all aircraft maintenance planning activities across the airline's fleet.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the ongoing airworthiness, maintenance compliance, and operational readiness of the fleet through effective maintenance forecasting, planning, and technical records management.

• Lead and manage all maintenance planning activities across the fleet.
  
• Develop and maintain short, medium, and long-term maintenance forecast plans.
  
• Ensure all approved maintenance programs remain current and accurately reflected within the maintenance tracking system.
  
• Oversee the preparation and review of maintenance work packs for scheduled maintenance activities.
  
• Monitor aircraft maintenance status and provide regular reporting to management.
  
• Coordinate with Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs), subcontractors and operational departments to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently and on schedule.
  
• Manage maintenance deferrals, MEL items and deferred defects in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Participate in operational planning meetings and provide CAMG representation during maintenance coordination activities.
  
• Liaise closely with Continuing Airworthiness, Technical Services and Compliance teams regarding maintenance program updates, airworthiness directives and service bulletins.
  
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, quality and continuing airworthiness requirements.
  
• Support the optimization of aircraft downtime and maintenance opportunities to minimize operational disruption and cost.
  

The position carries significant responsibility for maintaining fleet availability while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency are achieved. 

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior aircraft maintenance planning position.
  
• Minimum 2 years' experience planning maintenance activities for ATR aircraft operations.
  
• Strong understanding of Continuing Airworthiness Management principles and airline maintenance planning processes.
  
• Experience working with aircraft maintenance tracking software and maintenance management systems.
  
• Demonstrated experience coordinating scheduled maintenance events and maintenance work packages.
  
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR 119)
    
  • Continuing Airworthiness Management requirements
    
  • Maintenance Program Documents (MPD)
    
  • Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
    
  • Service Bulletins (SBs)
    
  • Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM)
    
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  
• Professional and collaborative approach to problem solving and operational decision making.
  

• Previous experience within ATR airline operations in the South Pacific region.
  
• Experience working in a CAMO or Continuing Airworthiness environment.
  
• Understanding of airline operational requirements within remote or regional operations.
  
• Experience liaising with external MRO providers and regulators.
  

This aligns with the client's requirement for senior planning experience, ATR planning expertise and strong technical competency in maintenance forecasting and compliance management.

• Competitive salary package of AUD 80,000 per annum.
  
• Opportunity to work with one of Papua New Guinea's leading regional airlines.
  
• Based in the vibrant aviation hub of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
  
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within the airline's Technical Services and Continuing Airworthiness team.
  
• Exposure to a dynamic and challenging operational environment supporting regional airline operations.
  
• Work with a highly experienced technical and operational team.
  
• Professional development opportunities within an expanding airline operation.
  
• International applicants are encouraged to apply.