Job Title: Fleet Planner
Job Code: GTP4
Job Location: RAAF Edinburgh, South Australia
Job Schedule: Shift 1 – Mon-Fri 7.6hrs per day, or Shift 2 – 9DFN
Job Description:
As an embedded contractor within SILSPO, this role supports the planning and coordination of MC-55A fleet maintenance and upgrade activities delivered under the Peregrine Program. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining fleet maintenance and upgrade schedules, coordinating stakeholder inputs, supporting aircraft availability and sustainment planning, and providing analysis and reporting to support ongoing capability outcomes for the MC-55A platform.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct fleet planning activities across five-year, annual and monthly planning horizons to support MC-55A maintenance and sustainment activities.
- Participate in MC-55A fleet planning meetings, as requested by RAAF representatives, to support the coordination of maintenance activities and maximise aircraft availability.
- Support MC-55A maintenance planning activities in accordance with applicable maintenance, support and program requirements.
- Engage with Defence and industry stakeholders to support maintenance planning activities and regulatory requirements where required.
- Engage with stakeholders to determine ground system capability and availability requirements in support of overall system availability.
- Schedule and integrate engineering change proposals, modifications and software updates in accordance with program priorities.
- Develop and maintain analysis and forecasting tools to support fleet maintenance planning activities.
- Consolidate and report aircraft availability metrics.
- Maintain awareness of capability upgrade activities and management plans to support long-term capability planning.
- Perform other relevant secondary duties as required.
- Obtain and maintain an Australian Positive Vetting (PV) Security Clearance.
Qualifications:
- Experience in aircraft maintenance planning, sustainment, engineering, logistics or comparable aviation support roles.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and engage with multiple stakeholders in a complex operational environment.
- Strong planning, analytical and reporting skills.
- Ability to obtain and hold an Australian Government Positive Vetting (PV) Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience supporting military aviation sustainment or maintenance planning activities.
- Experience working within a Defence aviation regulatory environment, including familiarity with DASR requirements.
- Experience developing forecasts, schedules, metrics and performance reports.
- Familiarity with engineering change management, configuration change activities or aircraft modification programs.
- Experience working with Defence, Commonwealth of Australia and industry stakeholders in a collaborative delivery environment.
Fleet Planner in Edinburgh employer: L3Harris
L3Harris Technologies is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at RAAF Base Edinburgh, where B2 Technicians can thrive in their careers while supporting critical defence capabilities. With a strong commitment to work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and unique benefits such as additional leave options and health insurance discounts, employees are empowered to grow and excel in their roles. Join a highly skilled team dedicated to innovation and excellence in aerospace and defence technology, making a meaningful impact on national security.
