Production Planner :

• Full time permanent position ;
• Supportive team and leadership ;
• Perth Airport base.

The Role :

The Production Planner is responsible for reviewing and negotiating maintenance forecasts and daily demands with the Customer Airlines Maintenance Planning Teams. In conjunction with key stakeholders within the Maintenance Organisation, the Production Planner plays a pivotal role to ensuring the successful delivery of maintenance service in a timely cost-effective manner. Maintenance work packs are issued by the Production Planners for maintenance to be performed as Line or Base Maintenance.

What you need to be successful :

• Working knowledge of regulatory compliancy with regard to aircraft maintenance activities ;
• Extensive experience in planning and forecasting manpower levels within an aircraft maintenance environment ;
• Proficient in Ms Office applications ;
• Demonstrated experience within a fast paced work environment ;
• Strong communication skills coupled with the ability work with multiple internal and external stakeholders ;
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills  ;
• Experience in coordination of work packages and aircraft maintenance records ;
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and adapt to changes in work schedule commitments.

What you’ll get from us :

• Great fares – domestic and international travel benefits for you, your family and your friends ;
• Industry discounts – lounge membership, hotels, travel insurance, car hire, tours, and retail – you name it, we have a deal for it ;
• Health and wellbeing – access to discounted fitness programs ;
• Corporate health insurance – multiple offers across multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle ;
• Diverse career paths and career development.

About Virgin Australia Group :

Virgin Australia Group is now embarking on an exciting new chapter in the next stage of our journey. In September 2020, US private equity firm Bain Capital acquired Virgin Australia in a $3.5 billion deal. The airline has now re-launched as a mid-market carrier with a renewed focus on small and medium sized businesses, price-sensitive corporates and premium leisure travellers. and holiday makers.

About Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) :

VARA operates out of Perth Airport and has a fleet of F100 aircraft and A320 aircraft that predominantly conduct charter operations to regional Western Australia. VARA has continued to operate through COVID-19 and beyond to support our major clients in the mining industry and the future is exciting and prosperous.

Next Steps :

For further information about the Production Planner role, please refer to the position description.

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If you are ready for your next challenge and want to be a part of the Planning team, then we encourage you to submit your application now!

COVID-19 has kept us grounded for far too long. But we can’t ignore the impact it’s having, and will continue to have, in our industry.

At Virgin Australia, the safety and security of our people, guests and operations come first. Always. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive ‘Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy’.

In a nutshell, to work with us, you’ll need to comply with our (and the airport’s) rules and regulations. And be fully vaxxed.