Job Description

All Locations
Bournemouth
Position
CAMO
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Function
Engineering
Careers Site Advertising End Date
26 Sep 2025

The RoleDraken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.



We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.



Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a CAMO Maintenance Planning Engineer reporting to the CAMO Maintenance Planning Lead and is responsible for delivering the effective aircraft, engine, and component maintenance planning activities in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and International Standards.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Compliance with all applicable Aviation Regulations at all times. Only perform CAMO Maintenance Planning activities within the boundaries of the privileges/scope of the Aviation Regulatory Approvals held, and as identified in the respective Regulatory Approval Certificates and Expositions. Perform and/or assure the following CAMO Maintenance Planning activities: + Production and management of the whole fleet of Aircraft Airframes, Components, Role Equipment and Mission Equipment maintenance plan/s - Short, Medium, and Long-term
+ Production and management of the whole fleet of Powerplant (Engines, APU's and Propeller) maintenance plan/s - Short, Medium, and Long-term
+ Scheduling, chairing or attending planning meetings - Weekly, Monthly, Base Maintenance Pre-inputs, etc...
+ Scheduling of all scheduled and out-phase (AD's, SB's, Modifications, Repairs, etc...) aircraft maintenance
+ Rotable & Non-Rotable Component forecast management (Scheduled & Unscheduled Maintenance, AD's, SB's, Modifications and Repairs) in collaboration with the Operational Procurement & Supply Chain Department

Experience / skills / qualifications

Knowledge of commercial CAMO Maintenance Planning principles and practices - Proven experience in a similar role -

Required

Theoretical and practical application-level knowledge of AOC Operations -

Advantageous

Theoretical and practical application-level knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK Military and FAA Aviation Regulations -

Advantageous

Practical application-level knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 as applicable in the aviation environment -

Advantageous

Practical application-level knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS) principles and requirements as applicable in the aviation environment -

Advantageous

Demonstrable people and cultural change management experience -

Advantageous

Technical Qualifications: -

Required

+ EASA / CAA / Other Part 66 B1/B2 Aircraft Engineer License, or equivalent, or
+ Relevant Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering Degree, or
+ 5 GCSE (O-Levels) at minimum Grade C / BTEC equivalent / Aviation Apprenticeship with proven relevant industry experience, or
+ Relevant, and proven CAMO Maintenance Planning experience
Relevant Aircraft (Airframe & Engine) Type Training or General Familiarisation Training -

Advantageous

Able to hold an SC-Level security clearance -

Required

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.



At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.



We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.



In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.




About UsWhether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.