Aircraft Maintenance Planner

Aircraft Maintenance Planner

Plan and coordinate aircraft maintenance to keep the RFDSQ fleet safe, compliant, and mission ready!

Classifications

• Transport / Logistics / Drivers
• Planning
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points

• Attractive remuneration package + Super + tax-free benefits of up to $18,550
• Purpose-driven organisation with an iconic history
• Full-Time, Permanent based in Brisbane

Description

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Airworthiness team and play a direct role in planning the maintenance of a geographically dispersed fleet supporting rural and remote Queensland communities.

As Aircraft Maintenance Planner, you will coordinate short-, medium- and long-term maintenance planning, working closely with the Operations Control Centre (OCC), Airworthiness team and contracted Approved Maintenance Organisations (AMOs). Your work will balance regulatory compliance, maintenance capacity, operational priorities and aircraft availability.

This is a varied role for an aviation maintenance professional who enjoys turning complex requirements into achievable fleet plans, identifying emerging conflicts and improving the systems that support safe and efficient operations.

The position also provides planned leave coverage for Technical Records. You will be trained and maintain competence across key records processes so you can independently preserve the accuracy and integrity of RFDSQ's continuing airworthiness records when required.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time position based at the RFDS Brisbane Base.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

Maintenance planning - primary function

• Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term maintenance plans aligned with fleet availability and operational priorities
• Review maintenance due requirements and manage maintenance release intervals, scheduled maintenance and modification programs within realistic timeframes
• Create and manage maintenance work orders within the Maintenance Information System (MIS)
• Coordinate maintenance inputs with OCC, the Airworthiness team and contracted AMOs, confirming that providers have the capability and capacity to complete assigned work
• Monitor aircraft utilisation, emerging maintenance conflicts and planning risks, and identify opportunities to consolidate work and minimise downtime
• Maintain accurate planning data and provide planning evidence and compliance records for internal and external audits
• Contribute to procedure development, process improvement, specialist projects and engineering administration as required.

Technical Records - cross-coverage function

• Maintain working competence across designated Technical Records processes and provide independent coverage during periods of leave and additional support during workload peaks
• Process completed scheduled maintenance work packages within the MIS, ensuring inspection findings and rectifications are accurately captured
• Process component transactions to maintain accurate aircraft configurations
• Support annual airworthiness reviews for aircraft controlled under the RFDSQ Maintenance Control Manual.

Who we are looking for?

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience in aviation or aircraft engineering and maintenance environments
• High attention to detail with proven ability to maintain data integrity in a Maintenance Information System (Veryon Tracking+ or similar).
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory environment for aircraft maintenance and airworthiness control
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Effective communication and coordination skills across technical, engineering, and operational teams
• High level of technical competency in data entry and quality control.

Why work for us?

At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), you’ll be driven by purpose not tasks; it's about being part of an organisation where, whatever your role, you make a difference each day to people’s lives. We offer flexibility so you can look after your well-being and commitments, getting the very best from life professionally and personally.

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare to remote, rural, and regional communities.

As the RFDS soars towards its 100th year of providing the finest care, in the furthest corner, we have several innovative initiatives on the horizon. With projects in the pipeline, it’s an exciting time to join the RFDS with many new prospects around the corner!

We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in regional, rural, and remote Australia. By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

• Work with a great team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution!
• Receive a competitive base salary + superannuation
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550 - increasing your take home pay!
• Upskilling opportunities are available, learn new skills to advance your administration career
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to our newly launched Fitness Passport (for staff and family members)!
• RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel

Interested?

For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

Applications close by Friday 28 August 2026. If you’re ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and thrive in a role that makes a real impact, apply now to join the Royal Flying Doctor Service team!

Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card.

The RFDS acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.