Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

As the Maintenance Planning Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring Virgin Australia's regulatory compliance for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Leading the Planning team, you will focus on the effective implementation of the airline’s Approved Maintenance Program and the timely, cost-effective management of open defects. Your responsibilities will include analysing long-term maintenance needs to maximise aircraft availability and minimise costs, evaluating Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities, and predicting ongoing maintenance requirements based on fleet size, usage, and other variables. You will develop maintenance plans in accordance with the Approved Maintenance Program, define and communicate work scopes for maintenance visits, and ensure adherence to Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) contractual agreements.

Safety is paramount, and you will ensure routine and non-routine maintenance is scheduled to meet deadlines, maintaining compliance with Virgin Australia’s Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition, Engineering Business Procedures, and applicable Work Instructions. You will also be responsible for raising reports on significant events with potential safety, quality, or compliance implications and conducting routine and ad-hoc quality audits.

In terms of continuous improvement, you will monitor the performance and effectiveness of the planning process, model desired leadership behaviours, and mentor team members to reach their full potential. You will provide performance feedback to management, ensure staff training according to schedules and plans, and identify and implement system and process improvements.

Effective leadership and communication are key aspects of this role. You will maintain effective communication with all team members, manage rosters, support the team as needed, handle performance management according to position descriptions and departmental indicators, and assist in the recruitment and selection of staff in collaboration with management.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Have a qualification in aircraft maintenance at least at certificate IV level; or have an aviation management qualification at least at diploma level; or have an engineering qualification at least at diploma level in any of the following disciplines: (i) aeronautical, (ii) avionics, (iii) mechanical, (iv) electrical, or equivalent.
• 10 years + experience in airline maintenance or a complex engineering and maintenance organisation
• 3 years’ + experience in a maintenance planning role;
• Extensive experience with a demonstrated understanding of the maintenance assessment process (MSG-3) and Approved Maintenance Programs for Virgin Australia aircraft types, or aircraft types of similar complexity;
• Extensive experience with airline engineering and maintenance systems (EMS)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of OEM maintenance manuals and documentation (IPC)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the CASR Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Regulations Working knowledge of an aircraft structure and systems, including the propulsion system for aircraft/engine types operated by the airline, or of similar aircraft type and complexity
• Working knowledge of OEM maintenance manuals and documentation.

Position Description

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What you’ll get from us

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.