Aircraft Maintenance Planner

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Plan and coordinate aircraft maintenance to keep the RFDSQ fleet safe, compliant, and mission ready.

• Attractive remuneration package + Super + tax-free benefits of up to $18,550
• Purpose-driven organisation with an iconic history
• Full-Time, Permanent based in Brisbane

• Develop and maintain short, medium, and long term maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with fleet availability and operational priorities
• Collaborate with the Operations Control Centre, Airworthiness team members and the contracted AMO's
• Undertaking specialist projects and engineering administration as required
• Apply quality assurance principles to tech records keeping, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
• Verify and update aircraft utilisation data (hours, cycles, TTIS)
• Maintain aircraft technical records by filing logbook entries within SharePoint and the MIS
• Ensure the RFDS service delivery is compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements

The Aircraft Maintenance Planner also provides backup support to Technical Records, assisting with the creation, distribution, upkeep, and acquittal of maintenance documentation to maintain the integrity of Continuing Airworthiness Control.

• At least 3 years of experience in an Aircraft Maintenance Planning position
• High attention to detail with proven ability to maintain data integrity in a Maintenance Information System (Veryon Tracking+ or similar)
• Demonstrated experience in aviation or aircraft engineering and aircraft maintenance environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory environment for aircraft maintenance and airworthiness control
• Knowledge of aircraft utilisation monitoring (hours, cycles, TTIS)
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Effective communication and coordination skills across technical, engineering, and operational teams
• High level of technical competency in data entry and quality control

At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), you'll be driven by purpose not tasks; it's about being part of an organisation where, whatever your role, you make a difference each day to people's lives. We offer flexibility so you can look after your well-being and commitments, getting the very best from life professionally and personally.

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare to remote, rural, and regional communities. As RFDS approaches its 100th year, there are innovative initiatives on the horizon with several projects in the pipeline.

We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

• Work with a great team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Competitive base salary + Superannuation
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,500
• Upskilling opportunities to advance your administration career
• Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to our Fitness Passport (for staff and family members)

Applications close by 25 September 2025. For further information please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au. Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card.