Job Description/Specification:
Qatar Airways is recruiting a Lead Planning Officer for its Centralized Planning Department. The role focuses on developing and coordinating aircraft maintenance plans that support fleet airworthiness, operational efficiency, and cost control.
The successful candidate will prepare short- and medium-term maintenance plans, optimize aircraft ground time and manpower resources, and coordinate with teams across the Technical Department and other business areas. The position also supports operational recovery when flight schedules are disrupted, helping balance maintenance requirements with aircraft availability and commercial priorities.
This opportunity is suited to aviation professionals with experience in aircraft maintenance planning, technical operations, and maintenance management systems. Candidates should understand aircraft maintenance constraints, airworthiness requirements, and the planning processes used to maintain aircraft safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Aircraft Maintenance Planning
The Lead Planning Officer will develop and manage maintenance plans while considering operational, technical, and resource constraints.
Key duties include:
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Preparing monthly maintenance plans that optimize check yield while meeting ground-slot, capacity, and facility requirements.
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Coordinating monthly plans with Schedules Planning.
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Assigning aircraft tails to flights after the monthly schedule is released, taking maintenance constraints into account.
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Reviewing flight schedules to ensure sufficient ground time for maintenance checks and operational flexibility.
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Coordinating schedule adjustments to accommodate planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.
Airworthiness and Maintenance Control
The role helps ensure that Qatar Airways aircraft remain airworthy through effective maintenance planning and control.
Responsibilities include:
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Planning and controlling scheduled and unscheduled maintenance within approved check limits.
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Maintaining maintenance controls when flight schedules change.
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Coordinating with the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) on recovery plans following operational disruptions.
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Supporting aircraft availability during new aircraft delivery delays and charter requirements.
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Adjusting maintenance downtime when operational conditions require it.
Schedule Recovery and Commercial Coordination
The Lead Planning Officer will contribute to operational recovery and revenue opportunities by coordinating maintenance requirements with commercial and cargo teams.
Duties include:
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Participating in QROC decision-making for recovery after schedule disruptions.
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Supporting maintenance slot adjustments to increase available capacity when requested by commercial and cargo departments.
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Reviewing weekly hangar input meetings and implementing necessary aircraft scheduling changes.
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Preparing and presenting statistics on schedule changes required to accommodate maintenance.
The role also includes performing other department duties as directed by the Head of Department.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet one of the following qualification and experience pathways:
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High school, vocational, or diploma qualification (relevant to the role) with at least 5 years of job-related experience; or
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of job-related experience.
Candidates should also have:
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General knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance environment constraints.
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Knowledge of CAMO and Part 145 regulations and functions.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
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Project management skills and experience with project execution.
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Ability to communicate technical information clearly across Technical Department sections.
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Proficiency in TRAX or AMOS.
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Good understanding of Airbus and Boeing maintenance documentation.
About Qatar Airways Group
Qatar Airways Group has grown from a fleet of four aircraft into an international organisation spanning 12 businesses. The group is known for its global operations, customer experience, and focus on innovation and operational excellence.
The Centralized Planning Department supports the airline's technical operations by coordinating aircraft maintenance requirements with flight schedules and operational priorities.
Salary, working hours, and application deadline were not specified in the supplied job description.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should upload their CV and complete the online application form through the Qatar Airways careers platform.
Is This Lead Planning Officer Role Right for You?
This opportunity may suit aviation professionals who understand aircraft maintenance planning and can coordinate technical requirements with changing flight schedules. Candidates with strong analytical skills, knowledge of maintenance systems, and the ability to make sound planning decisions under operational pressure may be well suited to this position.