Maintenance Planner

Company Background

Established in 1968, The Aerotech Group is South Australia's largest privately owned aviation company, with specialised aircraft, innovative thinking and a team of talented people. With over 160+ staff and a fleet of 40 aircraft, Aerotech Group have a well-deserved reputation as an Australian leader in providing aerial solutions, working across several sectors including firefighting, agricultural spraying, mining support and medical evacuations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities across our fleet of helicopters and aeroplanes. Reporting to the Maintenance Controller, this is a business-critical role with the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in maintenance planning, fleet availability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance planning and project management systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans to maximise aircraft availability and minimise downtime.
• Prepare comprehensive project work schedules including scope, hazards, tools, labour, materials, durations, and sequencing.
• Act as the central point for emergent scopes during major maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritise work based on aircraft criticality and operational demands.
• Apply Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain Project Management to identify, manage and resolve planning bottlenecks.

About You

• Motivated self-learner able to develop practical, scalable and sustainable solutions to complex planning challenges.
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite.
• Exposure in Aviation, or other regulated industry, is highly advantageous.
• A background in Theory of Constraints (TOC) or Project Management is desirable.