Aerospace Planning Engineer

A new Opportunity for a Production Engineer has arisen in Luton.

Role: Production Planning Engineer
Location: Luton
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week.

The role of a Production Planning Engineer in aircraft maintenance is crucial in ensuring that all maintenance activities are meticulously planned and executed in full compliance with regulatory airworthiness requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the main job accountabilities based on your description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Generate and Control Maintenance Work Packages:
   • Prepare detailed work packages for production staff.
   • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and airworthiness standards.
   • Follow internal departmental procedures throughout the process.
2. Maintain Work Cards and Databases:
   • Create and update master work cards/databases for specific projects.
   • Identify subcontract needs, necessary spare parts, and appropriate tooling for each project.
3. Liaise with Internal and External Stakeholders:
   • Collaborate with internal departments (production, safety, compliance) and external customers.
   • Ensure all work instructions are communicated clearly and concisely.
4. Generate and Issue Maintenance Packages:
   • Prepare and issue operator-specific maintenance packages for production staff, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
5. Schedule and Plan Ahead:
   • Proactively schedule maintenance activities for predetermined customers, anticipating operational needs.
   • Complete an allocation board to track all aircraft planned for the next production shift.
6. Support the Planning Manager:
   • Provide support to the Planning Manager in daily operations when needed.
7. Commercial Awareness:
   • Understand and assess the impact of decisions on both customers and the business.
   • Balance operational needs with customer requirements and commercial constraints.
8. Adaptability and Flexibility:
   • Adapt quickly to changing situations, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing tasks and responding to urgent operational requirements.
9. Work Under Pressure:
   • React efficiently to time constraints and operational pressures, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality or safety.
10. Initiative and Prioritization:
    • Work independently, using initiative to prioritize tasks effectively.
11. Ensure Safety and Compliance:
    • Collaborate with the Safety and Compliance teams to maintain adherence to procedures.
    • Ensure that all actions and decisions promote safety and compliance across the organization.
12. Promote Compliance and Safety:
    • Actively support and promote safety and compliance within the company.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• 2 years working in aircraft maintenance, production planning or airline environment;
• Experience in MRO IT software, such as AMOS, OASES, Rusada etc would be an advantage but not essential
• Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation
• Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Planning; and
• High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organisation skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of programs used in daily office administration functions such as Word and Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Aptitude for helping others
• Rights to live and work in the UK required on submission

In summary, this role demands a balance between technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, planning skills, and strong communication and collaboration. The Production Planning Engineer must not only ensure that work is performed efficiently and safely but also anticipate and mitigate potential impacts on operations and customer satisfaction. Flexibility, commercial awareness, and the ability to prioritize are key to success in this dynamic environment.