Fleet Planning Manager

Role Purpose: To ensure accurate, compliant, and cost-effective fleet maintenance planning that supports Kuwait Airways’ operational schedule and continuing airworthiness obligations. The Fleet Planning Manager manages the short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance planning of the commercial fleet in accordance with Kuwait DGCA Part-M requirements and OEM/aircraft maintenance program standards.Key Responsibilities:Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:Develop, maintain, and optimise short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance plans, ensuring minimal aircraft downtime.Track and control aircraft utilisation (FH/FC) and maintenance due lists for the fleet.Forecast and plan scheduled maintenance events:A-Checks, C-Checks, IL/8Y, structural inspectionsLLP life limits and component replacementsModifications, cabin upgrades, SB/AD complianceIssue and prepare maintenance work packages, task cards, and supporting data for scheduled events.Regulatory & CAMO Compliance:Ensure planning activities comply with:Kuwait DGCA Part-M continuing airworthiness requirementsAircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP)Approved reliability programme and technical proceduresMaintain accurate configuration control across the fleet.Technical Data & MIS Systems:Update and maintain aircraft data in the approved Maintenance Information System (e.g., AMOS, TRAX, ENVISION, OASES).Review MPD, MRBR, AD/SB, and OEM revisions and incorporate updates into planning forecasts.Produce maintenance forecasts, status reports, and airworthiness planning summaries.Stakeholder Coordination:Work closely with:Maintenance Control, Line & Base MaintenanceEngineering & Technical ServicesMaterial & Logistics/Supply ChainFlight Operations & Network PlanningAircraft Manufacturers, MROs, and LessorsSupport aircraft induction and phase-out transition planning and records handover.Cost Efficiency & Continuous Improvement:Optimise maintenance event packaging to reduce ground time and operational disruptions.Support maintenance cost forecasting, LLP budget planning, and inventory projection.Contribute to continuous improvement in planning methodologies and CAMO procedures.Qualifications & Experience:Education:Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or an aviation-related technical discipline.Experience:Minimum 5–7 years in maintenance or fleet planning within an airline CAMO/MRO environment.Experience with commercial passenger aircraft planning, preferably a widebody/narrowbody mix.Familiarity with Kuwait DGCA Part-M, or EASA/FAA CAMO regulatory frameworks.Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of:Aircraft Maintenance Planning Document (MPD), MRBRAD/SB and modification planningLLP life tracking and component controlWork package/task card generationProficiency with Excel and planning/reporting tools.MIS/Software Advantage: Experience with at least one of the following:AMOS, TRAX, OASES, ENVISION, Ramco, or other MIS/MRO systems.Skills & Competencies:Strong analytical and scheduling skills with close attention to detail.Ability to work in a time-critical, operational environment.Clear written and verbal communication across technical and operational teams.Problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach.Ability to provide leadership or mentorship to junior planners.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):On-time completion of maintenance events and regulatory tasks.Maximum aircraft availability and reduced schedule disruptions.Accurate FH/FC utilisation and maintenance forecasts.Successful audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.Effective cross-department coordination and high-quality work packages.Additional Requirements:Travel between the UK and Kuwait.Ability to travel to MRO or maintenance locations if required.Flexibility for occasional extended or irregular operational hours. About Gamit Ltd: Gamit was founded in 1990 and selected London Stansted Airport as its headquarters location at the time due to the expansion plans for it to become a major London International Airport. The specific aim of Gamit was and still is to supply professional and technical support to local and international MROs (Maintenance Repair Organisation), airlines, private and corporate aircraft owners. From inception Gamit has seen a stable growth proving an upward trend year on year in profits which in turn has increased services offered to its customers worldwide, ranging from financial institutions from the United States of America to contracts with MROs as far as the Far East. The support and services Gamit offers include; consultancy, engineering project management, technical representation, engineering record audits and a stockist of aircraft spare parts supporting supply chain management requirements on both Commercial and Business Aviation aircraft platforms. The key to Gamit’s growth is our ability to understand the customer’s needs and exceeding their expectations in achieving the goal. Over the years, Gamit has built a strong reputation for a professional, high quality and flexible service targeting long term relationships. An important driver to Gamit’s success is the services provided within the VIP and Head of State area of completion projects. In recent years Gamit has been proud to support some of the world’s finest and largest projects in aviation history which has contributed to Gamit earning a strong reputation in this respect. In 2021 Gamit merged with AMAC Aerospace to further enhance services and client support delivered to the Aviation market place, internationally. AMAC Aerospace is a well-established MRO and Completion centre represented as a Group of Companies, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland where the focus is on business aviation aircraft completions, maintenance, IFE upgrades, engineering with minor & major STC development and CAMO to name but a few areas of business activity. AMAC Corporate Jet, based out of Zurich, provides first class services in aircraft charter, aircraft management and aircraft sales. JCB Aero deliver serial production products to all aviation sectors including interior ship sets for Airbus Helicopters (ACH) & Agusta Westland and are a worldwide renowned production facility for aircraft cabin refurbishments & innovations. AMAC Aerospace Turkey are strategically positioned in both Istanbul and Bodrum serving both Europe and Middle East markets. The Istanbul team offer support for mid-size jets with capabilities on multiple OEM’s. The Bodrum team offers MRO services to support the commercial airline sector including: line and base maintenance, component support, end of lease transitions and storage hand in hand with services offered by Gamit. AMAC Aerospace has grown to be one of the top Companies of its kind in the world, supporting some of the most astute and positively demanding organisations and has cemented its close connections to the workforce at Gamit through the merger. For further information please go to the AMAC Aerospace Group of Companies website.