Planning Engineer

I am currently recruiting for a Planning Engineer on behalf of my client. The Planning Engineer will create and manage aircraft maintenance work packages, ensuring they adhere to all regulatory requirements consistently.

Role: Planning Engineer
Salary: Upon application
Location: Prestwick
Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• To generate and issue comprehensive maintenance packages of work for production staff in accordance with the relevant regulatory airworthiness requirements and departmental procedures.
• To create and maintain master work cards/databases where required for specific projects, identify sub-contract requirements, spares and tooling.
• Liaise with internal departments and external customers, as deemed necessary to provide clear and concise work instructions.
• To assist the Planning Manager with the daily operation of the planning department and supporting the day-to-day production operation.
• Have commercial awareness of the impact that decisions can have to the customer and to the business as a whole.
• Liaise with Safety and Compliance to ensure compliance with procedures and audits.
• Assisting with the promotion of compliance and safety issues within the company.
• Costing of customer supplied work packs at time of quotation (full training provided)

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar.
• A minimum of 5 years hands on experience of work-related production, modification and maintenance type work – Preferred
• Ability to work under pressure to react to operational requirements and time constraints.
• 2 years working in aircraft maintenance, production planning or airline environment; or
• Experience in MRO IT software, such as AMOS, OASES, Rusada etc would be an advantage.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work.
• Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation.
• Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Planning.
• High standard of English language (written and oral)
• High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Must hold the rights to live & work in the UK.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation –
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