Senior Planner

Short summary of post

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Planner to join our Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective coordination and execution of aircraft maintenance activities, balancing operational demands with airworthiness and regulatory requirements.

This position requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise, sound decision-making abilities and the ability to anticipate maintenance needs, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and monitor short- and long-term aircraft maintenance plans in accordance with the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).
• Plan, schedule and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including A-checks, C-checks, deferred defects, modifications and major component replacements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with AMOs and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion and minimal operational disruption.
• Monitor and control Airworthiness Directive (AD), Service Bulletin (SB), life-limited component and modification requirements.
• Ensure maintenance work orders, technical records and documentation are accurate, complete and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update aircraft maintenance records and planning information within the SAM maintenance management system.
• Forecast maintenance requirements and coordinate with Procurement and Production Control to ensure the timely availability of parts and materials.
• Monitor maintenance progress, assess completed work and communicate updates to CAMO and relevant operational teams.
• Identify and report safety hazards, risks and non-compliances through the company's safety reporting system (IQSMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance planning efficiency, safety and aircraft reliability.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Aviation Maintenance Planner.
• At least 12 months' experience in a similar position within the past 24 months.
• Previous Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence and/or aircraft type qualification will be advantageous.
• Project Management training or certification will be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of aircraft maintenance planning requirements and applicable aviation maintenance regulations.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning, work packs, ADs, SBs, Maintenance Planning Documents (MPDs) and special inspections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, maintenance planning software and technical database systems.
• Ability to interpret maintenance data, technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating maintenance schedules, resources, materials and component requirements.
• Ability to monitor maintenance costs and manage check-related financial administration.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, when operationally required.

Competencies

• Planning & Organising – Ability to effectively coordinate maintenance schedules, resources and priorities to meet operational requirements and deadlines.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail – Ability to maintain precise maintenance plans, technical records and documentation while ensuring compliance with required standards.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking – Ability to assess maintenance requirements, anticipate potential challenges and implement practical solutions to minimise operational disruptions.
• Communication & Collaboration – Ability to coordinate effectively with AMOs, CAMO, Procurement and operational stakeholders to ensure seamless maintenance execution.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance – Strong commitment to maintaining aircraft airworthiness, adhering to approved maintenance programmes and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Application Closure: COB 06 November 2026