Caw Maintenance Planner

**Vacancy Name**
- CAW Maintenance Planner

**Vacancy No**
- VN927

**Employment Type**
- Full-Time

**Division**
- Air

**Work Location**

**Job Details**

**/** Position**: CAW Maintenance Planner
- **/** Location**: Sharjah
- **/** Salary**: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
- **/** Contract Type**: Permanent
- **/** **About us**:
Gama Aviation in Sharjah is currently constructing a Business Aviation Centre (BAC) and has many exciting opportunities. We are looking for a passionate CAW Maintenance Planner to join our team.
- With operations in the UK, Middle East, and Hong Kong a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.
- **/ **Role**

The CAW Maintenance Planner will be responsible for providing technical and planning assistance to the Continuing Airworthiness team where maintenance is required, including but not limited to:
- When maintenance has to be performed.
- By whom.
- To what standard.

The position will assist the Continuing Airworthiness Manager to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft being operated by the company. The position will ensure, with the Continuing Airworthiness Manager that the maintenance and record keeping are carried out in a timely manner.
- **/ **Responsibilities**
- To ensure that all CAR M responsibilities are met for the continued airworthiness of all aircraft within the Gama Aviation MENA group.
- Work closely with the Continuing Airworthiness Manager in establishment and development of maintenance management policies.
- Analyze the effectiveness of the maintenance programs.
- Manage the relationship between the UAE GCAA approved maintenance contractors and communicate with them during maintenance inputs.
- Responsible for maintenance work planning.
- Responsible for obtaining quotes and booking maintenance inputs.
- Responsible for technical follow-ups.
- Responsible for ensuring modifications and repairs are carried out to an approved standard.
- Ensure Airworthiness Directives are reviewed and embodied.
- Manage defects arising on the aircraft.
- Prepare and assist with the control of maintenance programs and amendments as required for UAE GCAA and other Authority approval.
- Responsible for the printing and issuance of technical logs, including any subsequent amendment.
- Ensures that the Certificates and Licenses for all aircraft remain valid and current at all times.
- Control subscription services for publications and the amendment of such publications.
- The timely completion of all aircraft maintenance records, including logbook updates.
- Responsible for receiving and checking and filing of work packs from the maintenance facility.

**/ **Requirements**

Essential- Experience in continued airworthiness within the Gulf region.
- Experience in managing maintenance requirements for multiple aircraft.
- Experience in scheduling and managing maintenance requirements globally.
- Experience in using CAMP, Flightdocs and CMP.
- Knowledge of the follow aircraft and their maintenance requirements:

- Legacy
- Airbus
- Gulfstream
- Bombardier
- Boeing
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Proven excellence in dealing with complex operational issues across cultural boundaries.
- Methodical and very high degree of accuracy.
- Proficient in using Microsoft word and excel.

Desirable- Understanding of written and verbal Arabic.

The role is mainly during office hours; however, the successful applicant will have to work flexibly after hours and be available on call to respond to the demands of a busy 24/7 operation.
- **/ **In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you**:

- Great Work-Life Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- Comprehensive Life Assurance.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare.
- Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development.