Airline Maintenance Planner (Forward Planner)

Role Overview

Join Air New Zealand as a Forward Planner in Christchurch and contribute to the long-term readiness and reliability of a vital fleet. You will play a key role in ensuring aircraft are maintained safely, efficiently and on schedule, directly boosting fleet availability and operational effectiveness while supporting great customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage long-term maintenance plans across all maintenance timelines, balancing operational and commercial priorities.
• Create integrated maintenance programs including Light and Heavy Maintenance schedules, coordinating their timing and sequencing effectively.
• Prepare detailed maintenance work packages for Maintenance Repair Organisations, covering heavy maintenance visits, retrofits, structural inspections, and other major maintenance events.
• Strategically plan out-of-phase maintenance such as modifications, deferred maintenance, and component staggering to enhance availability and optimize maintenance load.
• Collaborate with team members to spot continuous improvement opportunities that simplify planning and enhance operational and commercial results.
• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Network Planning, and other technical operations teams to deliver coordinated maintenance plans that support safe, reliable operations.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in aircraft maintenance planning, engineering, or related aviation roles.
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance programs and New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAANZ) regulations.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems is desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills capable of handling multiple priorities and timelines.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
• Proactive attitude with a passion for continuous improvement, problem-solving, and quality delivery.

What We Offer

• Generous staff travel benefits extend to you and your friends and family.
• Flexible leave options allowing purchase of up to four additional weeks annually.
• A supportive learning culture offering meaningful development and on-the-job training.
• Wide access to employee discounts, wellbeing resources, and healthcare options.
• KiwiSaver and FlexiSaver plans with employer contributions plus recognition for long service.

Additional Information

Air New Zealand is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, building an authentic workplace where all individuals can thrive. Our greatest strength lies with our people, whose unique perspectives set us apart. We celebrate diverse thinking and encourage everyone to achieve their potential.

Applications close on Tuesday 13th October 2026.