Maintenance Planning Officer- Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Salary not disclosedPosted 2 days ago
Closes in 11 days
About the company
Fiji Airways is Fiji's national airline, operating domestic and international air services and maintaining its own aircraft and ground support fleet. The airline runs engineering and workshop operations out of its Nadi base to keep aircraft and ground equipment operational.
About the role
This role plans, coordinates and oversees preventive and corrective maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring equipment reliability, operational readiness and accurate maintenance records in AMOS. It reports through the Manager Aircraft Support Workshop and covers workshop, operational and field support, including technical troubleshooting at base and outer stations. The officer also coordinates procurement, logistics, vendor management and CAPEX requirements, and ensures maintenance activities comply with aviation safety standards, company procedures and OHS requirements. Work includes travel to outer island locations to support troubleshooting of Hi-Scan baggage screening machines and GSE-related issues.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, schedule and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance of all GSE assets, ensuring timely completion and operational availability.
- Maintain accurate AMOS records, including maintenance schedules, inspections, defects, task cards and compliance documentation, and support the integration of new GSE assets.
- Develop and maintain maintenance task cards, inspection checklists and servicing schedules.
- Coordinate workshop operations, breakdown rectification, contractor support and maintenance activities at base and outer stations.
- Provide hands-on maintenance support and assist technicians with technical troubleshooting and equipment repairs when required.
- Travel to outer stations and island locations, including Christmas Island, Tarawa and Tuvalu, to support troubleshooting of Hi-Scan baggage screening machines and GSE-related issues.
- Manage procurement activities, including EROs, requisitions, quotations, invoicing, payment follow-ups and capital purchases.
- Coordinate freight, logistics and delivery arrangements for overseas orders and liaise with local and international vendors, including after-hours support when required.
About the successful candidate
- Tertiary level education in business administration.
- Good working knowledge and skills in maintenance planning, ordering of spares and materials.
- Three (3) years' experience in a similar role.
- Able to efficiently prepare and maintain accurate records, adhering to safety practices and handling hazardous materials.
- Good communication skills.