Production Planning Officer

About the role

Emirates Engineering is a world‑leading aircraft maintenance facility supporting Emirates and dozens of other airlines. The Production Planning Officer ensures that all material, work‑pack and workshop activities are coordinated, tracked and delivered to meet strict airworthiness, safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, train and guide any reporting team members; act as deputy for the immediate supervisor when required.
• Coordinate pre‑draw deliveries, including modification kits, to align with production schedules.
• Review material requests, monitor stock, and manage shortages by recommending alternatives or adjusting workflows.
• Synchronise Ship Shop Ship (S/S/S) and Task 2 orders to guarantee timely return of parts to the aircraft.
• Provide daily status reports to Production Planning Engineers and keep all stakeholders informed of material impacts on workflow.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement projects for the Production Planning service.

Required profile

• Experience in aircraft maintenance or similar high‑complexity engineering environment.
• Ability to supervise teams and act as a reliable deputy.
• Strong analytical skills to assess part availability, lead times and budget impact.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Material coordination and inventory management.
• Work‑pack preparation and workshop planning.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance workflows and check budgets.