Share Aircraft Maintenance Planner NSW, Nowra Project Management 18706BR About us: Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Sikorsky Australia is widely regarded as Australia's leading Defence rotary wing support organisation. We provide expertise in maintenance servicing solutions, repair and overhaul of aircraft as well as a full range of end-to-end supply chain services. We do this all in the heart of the beautiful South Coast. Based in the Shoalhaven on the NSW South Coast, this role sits at the interface of maintenance, logistics, and project delivery—focused on planning, coordination, and ensuring aircraft maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to schedule. This opportunity is well suited to: Candidates with relevant experience in maintenance planning, or project environments who can operate in a structured, safety-critical setting; & Aircraft maintenance engineers or Inventory controllers seeking to transition into planning, coordination, and analysis role. Your responsibilities will include: Forecast, monitor, and manage MRO material demand to ensure parts and consumables are available to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance Identify supply chain risks and coordinate mitigation strategies to minimise impact to maintenance schedules Establish and maintain cost and schedule baselines across maintenance activities in support of the MH-60R TLS Contract Monitor performance against agreed baselines, analysing variances and supporting corrective actions Prepare reporting and provide insights to support decision-making and program performance Support and guide stakeholders in maintenance planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles Maintain accurate planning data to support effective execution and data integrity across systems Develop and manage reporting artefacts used by leadership to monitor program performance Review and maintenance work scopes and allocation of maintenance tasks against budgets About you: You bring experience from an aviation, defence, or similarly structured operational environment, with an understanding of how maintenance and logistics functions integrate to deliver outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Experience in maintenance and/or material planning within aviation, defence, or a comparable industry Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting data to identify risks, constraints, and impacts to delivery Working knowledge of resource and capacity planning in a maintenance or operational setting Understanding of scheduling principles and exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) Proficiency in MS Office (including Excel) and planning or ERP systems Why this role? This is an opportunity to contribute directly to aircraft availability and support defence rotary wing capability, while building broader capability across maintenance planning, logistics integration, and program delivery Special Requirements: Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations. What we offer you: When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else. We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in. Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value. As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful. Vacancy Country Australia Vacancy Type Permanent Employee Type Full Time Aircraft Maintenance Planner | LM Careers Apply for job Save Send to friend
