Production Planning Officer – Engine Maintenance Centre

About the role

Join the Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai, a state‑of‑the‑art facility delivering Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for Emirates’ fleet engines. As a Production Planning Officer you will coordinate materials, prepare work packs, support estimation and ensure all maintenance activities meet the highest airworthiness, safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate material deliveries with internal and external stakeholders, monitor stock, and resolve shortages to keep the workflow on schedule.
• Prepare, supervise and update work packages from hand‑over to production, ensuring technical completeness and proper segregation by work zones.
• Produce detailed man‑hour estimates, maintain the estimation database, and analyse post‑check performance.
• Support workshop execution by issuing daily work plans, tracking work order status, and communicating material or resource issues.
• Provide supervision, training and guidance to team members and act as deputy to the supervisor when required.

Required profile

• Diploma in Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance, Basic GCAA Licence, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2.5 years relevant experience in aircraft/engine maintenance or production planning (1.5 years for bachelor graduates).

Required skills

• Good understanding of aircraft/engine documentation such as Engine Maintenance Manuals (EMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC), work packages and maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of aircraft/engine systems, powerplants and components.
• Familiarity with aviation regulatory requirements and standards.