As a young‚ modern Swiss airline with high quality standards‚ we want to inspire our guests and be an attractive employer. Enjoyment of the job‚ good teamwork and mutual appreciation are important to us‚ and we fly from Zurich to the most popular destinations in Europe. If you enjoy flying‚ love excellent customer service and want to offer our guests unforgettable flight experiences‚ then we should get to know each other!

Purpose of the Function:

The Aircraft Maintenance Planning Engineer plans and schedules maintenance activities for an airline, and the contracted maintenance organizations. The role ensures that all required inspections, repairs, modifications and maintenance tasks are completed on time while minimizing aircraft downtime and operational disruption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and schedule all the maintenance program tasks including out of phase tasks on aircraft, major assemblies and components on-wing (including the Airworthiness Directives and the non-mandatory Service Bulletins, as assessed by the Engineering)

• Monitors the service life limited components

• Monitors all modification and repairs embodiment i.a.w. Part 21 Approved Data

• Assess the tasks deferral needs and proposal for approval

• Monitor all Deferred Defect (including MEL’s, Operational Significant Defects and Passenger comfort defects) and ensure will be planned and performed within the set timeframe

• Prepare the Work Packages (long term and short term) and submit them to the contracted maintenance organization for the accomplishment

• Coordinate the contracted maintenance providers to ensure that scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is carried out on time and to an appropriate standard

• Coordinates with logistics to guarantee parts availability for planned works

• Review maintenance records and update the Technical Information System (AMOS)

• Analyze maintenance performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and aircraft availability

• Follow-up special programs plan (e.g. modification campaign, components)

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve the Aircraft Maintenance Programme

• Other tasks in support of the NPCA

Authority:

• Supervision of base maintenance events as Chair Airline technical representative (on request)

• Supervise and coordinate activities performed by subcontracted CAMO organization, as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• Good knowledge of aircraft airworthiness standards

• Knowledge of aviation regulation (Part-M, Part CAMO and Part-145)

• Knowledge of an Airbus A320 family and strong technical background

• Part-66, B1 or B2 license on the aircraft type or similar type (is an asset)

• Previous experience in a similar role

Skills & Competencies:

• Good communication skills

• Very good time management skills

• Team player and ability to work under time/task pressure,

• Willingness to travel / act as representative for Base Maintenance events

• Fluent in English language (German is an asset)

• Good knowledge of technical information systems, (knowledge of AMOS is a plus)

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with occasional travel

• On-call availability may be required

• Flexible working hours depending on operational needs

Join our team - Welcome on board!

Please note that only candidates who are legally authorized to work in Switzerland (Swiss, EU/EFTA nationals, or holders of a valid Swiss work permit) will be considered. If you meet our requirements‚ apply with your CV and Motivation Letter. We look forward to receiving your application at fly@chair.ch, reference "Maintenance Planning"