Senior Planner - CAMG

About PNG Air

PNG Air stands as the premier domestic airline in Papua New Guinea, servicing over 26 ports nationwide. Operating the largest regional fleet of ATR 72-600 and ATR 42-600 aircraft, the airline is dedicated to delivering affordable, top-tier services featuring competitive fares and cargo rates, with a focus on dependable, punctual, and safe flights for customers and stakeholders.

Role Overview

An opening exists within the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Group (CAMG) for a seasoned Senior Planner. This position oversees both short-term and long-term maintenance planning for the PNG Air fleet, ensuring work packs are meticulously prepared and delivered to the Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO) by set KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Project and forecast short and long-term aircraft maintenance needs, particularly critical parts and rotables.
• Advance requisition of critical spare parts and rotables according to KPIs.
• Compile and provide work packs to the MRO as scheduled, meeting KPI deadlines.
• Coordinate requisition of parts and consumables coinciding with work pack deliveries.
• Support technical record processing to avoid backlog, in coordination with the Manager Technical Records & Planning.
• Manage all short and long-term maintenance planning and provide supervision.
• Ensure ATR 72-600 and ATR 42-600 maintenance checks comply with CAMM manual timelines.
• Ensure Dash-8 checks conform to CAMM manual schedules and deadlines.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of forecasts against utilization rates.
• Maintain monthly updates of pre-load listings in work packs to optimize parts utilization.
• Ensure requisitioning of parts and consumables meets KPIs for ATR and Dash-8 aircraft.
• Oversee and track deferrals meticulously, adhering to KPI standards.

Qualifications and Desired Attributes

• Relevant qualifications and a solid track record in a similar role are essential.
• Preferred candidates possess IAS and RAAS training and experience.
• Minimum of five years in technical records or maintenance planning, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong computer literacy is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Parts 91, 43, 119, 121, and 125.
• Physical fitness is a prerequisite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for effective teamwork and customer engagement.

Additional Information

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF via email. Late or hard copy submissions will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is Friday, 25th September 2026. PNG Air is an equal opportunity employer.