Aircraft Maintenance Planner

The Aircraft Maintenance Planner is responsible for coordinating maintenance planning for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) fleet working closely with the Approved Maintenance Organisation and Operations Control Centre (OCC) to minimise operational impacts due to scheduled maintenance.

The role facilitates planning, scheduling, forecasting, and creation of work orders within the maintenance system, ensuring processes and procedures are applied consistently. The focus is on maximising aircraft availability, minimising maintenance costs, and ensuring safe, compliant operational performance.

The Aircraft Maintenance Planner is a Permanent, Full-Time position based at the RFDS Brisbane Base.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• 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.

Who we are looking for?

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• 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

Why work for us?

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 Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare to remote, rural, and regional communities.

As the RFDS soars towards its 100th year of providing the finest care, in the furthest corner, we have several innovative initiatives on the horizon. With projects in the pipeline, it's an exciting time to join the RFDS with many new prospects around the corner

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
• Receive a Competitive base salary + Superannuation
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,500
• Upskilling opportunities are available, learn new skills to advance your administration career
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to our newly launched Fitness Passport (for staff and family members)

Interested? For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on or  Applications close by 25th September 2025 If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and thrive in a role that makes a real impact, apply now to join the Royal Flying Doctor Service team

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.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.