Maintenance Control Planner at PassionAir

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible to ensure that troubleshooting, planned action, scheduling of aircraft, research and requisitioning of parts and manpower for the rectification of all Open Defects are carried out
• Expedite maintenance and parts requirements while coordinating with Technical Operations personnel and the various support staff to ensure minimal impact on the aircraft schedule during irregular operations (IROPS), as well as during scheduled and unscheduled work. Ensure technical dispatch of Company aircraft prior to commencing daily operations.
• Provide continuous tracking of Deferred Defects including MELs, CDLs, to ensure corrective actions are accomplished within approved time limits. Update aircraft MEL, Deferred Defects and CDL status in the maintenance and flight tracking systems to ensure that Operational Control Center (OCC) Dispatch is aware of items that could affect the safe operation of the aircraft. Initiate maintenance management call-outs when necessary for IROPs or incidents.
• Provide technical and crisis management assistance to maintenance, Flight Crews and Operations personnel for day-to-day operations. Act as a point of contact with senior management during AOG situations.
• Liaise with the appropriate personnel to ensure that required manpower, tooling and transportation to recover or repair unserviceable aircraft at an outstation is accomplished. Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Director, Maintenance. Forecast, plan and schedule maintenance events for the overall fleet plan.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum qualification: first s degree in Aerospace Engineering. Must hold a valid license/Certificate for Dash 8 Q300 & Q400.Minimum 0f Three (3) years experience in maintenance of transport category aircraft.
• Must hold a valid Ghana Civil Aviation Engineer license. Highly self-motivated with demonstrated initiative. Ability to work in a high-performing team environment. Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance concept.