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Plan and coordinate aircraft maintenance to keep the RFDSQ fleet protected, 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
The Aircraft Maintenance Planner is responsible for coordinating maintenance planning for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) fleet working closely with the Approved Maintenance Organisation and Operations Control Centre (OCC) to minimise operational impacts due to scheduled maintenance.
The role facilitates planning, scheduling, forecasting, and creation of work orders within the maintenance system, ensuring processes and procedures are applied consistently.
The focus is on maximising aircraft availability, minimising maintenance costs, and ensuring safe, compliant operational performance.
The Aircraft Maintenance Planner is aPermanent, Full-Timeposition based at the RFDSBrisbane Base.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
Develop and maintain short, medium, and long term maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with fleet availability and operational priorities
Collaborate with the Operations Control Centre, Airworthiness team members and the contracted AMO's
Undertaking specialist projects and engineering administration as required
Apply quality assurance principles to tech records keeping, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
Verify and update aircraft utilisation data (hours, cycles, TTIS)
Maintain aircraft technical records by filing logbook entries within SharePoint and the MIS
Ensure the RFDS service delivery is compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements
The Aircraft Maintenance Planner also provides backup support to Technical Records, assisting with the creation, distribution, upkeep, and acquittal of maintenance documentation to maintain the integrity of Continuing Airworthiness Control.




Who we are looking for?
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:
At least 3 years of experience in an Aircraft Maintenance Planning position
High attention to detail with proven ability to maintain data integrity in a Maintenance Information System (Veryon Tracking+ or similar).
Demonstrated experience in aviation or aircraft engineering and aircraft maintenance environments
Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory environment for aircraft maintenance and airworthiness control
Knowledge of aircraft utilisation monitoring (hours, cycles, TTIS).
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service (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 remote, rural, and regional Australia.
By joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (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 not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to$18,550
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
For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on or
Applications close by 11th of August ****!
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.
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📌 Aircraft Maintenance Planner (Brisbane)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
📍 Brisbane