We are strengthening our organization and are looking for a qualified person for the role of Line Maintenance Planning Manager.
As Line Maintenance Planning Manager you will be reporting to Head of Maintenance Planning. You will be responsible for ensuring that maintenance is planned in an airworthy, safe, and economical condition for SASs fleet under restriction of the requirements imposed through European Aviation regulations and according to EASA Part-M, Part-CAMO, Part-145 and Ops.
Your responsibility is to manage line maintenance planning activities. You will lead a team of experts, that will deliver on all aspects of maintenance planning, from airworthiness control and monitoring, preparing maintenance work packages - including component and engine replacements, planning of individual maintenance tasks – consisting, but not limited to, of maintenance program tasks, airworthiness directives (AD), modification campaigns, deferred defects, to post-production activities.
• Ensure that maintenance is planned in an airworthy, safe, and economical condition in compliance with the regulations imposed through EASA Part-M, Part-CAMO, Part-145 and Ops and National Aviation Authority • Employee responsibilities with annual performance reviews and development planning • Perform process confirmation and development of planning procedures laid down in operation governing manuals CAME and CAME-P • Participate in the preparation of the department and maintenance budget • Participate in the maintenance service provider (AMO) tender processes and ensure the execution according to agreed terms • Secure maintenance ground time for maintenance events • Ensure that all maintenance is performed in accordance with the approved maintenance data • Ensure the operational availability of aircraft fleet through strategic and tactical planning activities • Ensure planning of deferred defects within set time limits • Host and participate in governance meetings between stakeholders and sharemen • Ensure development and timely updates of long-term maintenance visit plan • Ensure maintenance package optimization in view of aircraft lease contract conditions and lifetime cost optimization • Ensure proper functioning of all planning staff and related issues by assessments and continuing process confirmation.
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within continued airworthiness management organization • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a management position, including team leadership, development, and practical leadership at least at a tactical level, combined with hands-on experience in business transformations and change management. • Practical experience of managing large contracts with suppliers and internal stakeholders, with associated budget processes and cost saving programs • Practical experience of working with AMOS maintenance information management system (MMIS) • A high proficiency in English, both written and oral
Personal Qualifications You will thrive in this role if you perform at your best when you are intellectually and professionally challenged, and when you lead and inspire others to do the same. The collaboration with our people in other organizational units is the key to delivering tangible and lasting results so you will need to believe in and aspire to strengthening these collaborations to deliver tangible and lasting results. A strong desire to improve the competitive position of SAS and to contribute to SAS transformation to a cost-effective airline will be critical and the ability to relate to, manage and analyze complex situations while relating to SAS overall strategic direction will be necessary. As a person you are dynamic, outgoing, have a high degree of drive, a pedagogic mindset and excellent communication skills.
At SAS, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits, including: • Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS. • Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga. • Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals. • Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge. • Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths
• Deadline for application: 09/02/2025. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we only accept applications through our careers page. • Desired startdate: As soon as possible • Position: Fulltime (100) starting with a 6-month probation period • This position is based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm), and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager. • As this position requires occasional work airside, to be eligible for this position you must be able to pass a security test including a background check.
If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please contact Ville Koskinen, Head of Maintenance Planning, at ville.koskinensas.se. Kindly note that applications cannot be accepted via email due to GDPR regulations. We therefore ask you to submit your application through our careers page.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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