The RFDS WO provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.

In 2024 the RFDS launched its current five-year strategy – Above & Beyond – which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.

- Plan maintenance for a high-utilisation aeromedical fleet of PC-24 jets, PC-12 turboprops and EC145 helicopters.
- Sit at the centre of Engineering, CAMO, Logistics and Flight Operations, with a direct line to aircraft availability.
- A genuine pathway into senior maintenance planning as part of our engineering succession plan.
- Full-time, permanent position based at Jandakot with free onsite parking.

About the team RFDS WA Engineering keeps 17 Pilatus PC-12s (including the new PC-12 PRO), three PC-24 jets and our EC145 helicopters flying from Jandakot and regional maintenance sites in Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie, Meekatharra and soon Geraldton. Our Planning team decides when and how that work happens, so that every aircraft gets the maintenance it needs with the least possible time out of service.

About the role

- Build and maintain forward maintenance schedules and rolling forecasts for aircraft and engines, tracking hours, cycles, calendar limits and component lives with our CAMO.
- Work with LAMEs, Technical Services and Logistics to scope each maintenance event, validate labour estimates and have people, parts and tooling ready before the aircraft arrives.
- Agree maintenance windows with Flight Operations,



set realistic return-to-service dates and lead the recovery plan when things change.

About you

- Proven experience in aircraft maintenance planning or scheduling in an airline, charter, business aviation, helicopter or MRO environment.
- Strong working knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance, continuing airworthiness and downtime, built alongside LAMEs rather than at a distance from them.
- Comfortable working across Engineering, CAMO, Logistics and Operations, with the credibility to challenge an estimate and the judgement to know when to escalate.
- Experience with an aviation maintenance management system such as AMOS, TRAX or CAMP.
- An aviation engineering trade background or CASA Part 66 licence is highly regarded.

Apply now Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

This position is open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

This role requires a national police check and the ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC.

About us The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA (RFDS WA) supports more than 10,000 patients each year across the largest health jurisdiction in Australia. From bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our dedicated teams deliver emergency care, primary health and industrial services through world-class aviation, clinical and support systems. Our strategy focuses on workforce capability, safety leadership and expanding access to care for those who need it most.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

RFDS WA is proud to be an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued and respected. We believe diversity makes us stronger and helps us better serve our patients and communities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome here.

RFDS Western Operations is proud to be an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued and respected. We believe diversity makes us stronger and helps us better serve our patients and communities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome here.

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