Job Description

JMC Aviation are working with a MRO based near Cardiff, looking to recruit a new Aircraft Planning Manager to join their team.


This company are global leaders in Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Storage and Disassembly services.


The role has arisen as the company is growing on the maintenance arm of their business, while welcoming the introduction of a new hangar. The team are dedicated to delivering exceptional maintenance services, ensuring value at every step for some of the world's leading lessors and airlines.


In a varied and dynamic environment, the company work with a diverse range of aircraft types and requirements - from short-term storage, complex modification packages, interior reconfigurations, to end-of-lease maintenance activities.


This is a Permanent Position based near Cardiff, the working hours are Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week.


Salary and Benefits:


- Highly Competitive Salary


- Annual Bonus


- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays - plus on occasion, discretionary annual leave days given by executive team


- Private Medical Care


- Company Annual Bonus


- Company Pension Plan


- Additional Type training


The Role:


The primary purpose of this role is to administer all aspects of Aircraft Planning related to part 145 as specified under main responsibilities.


Other duties involve:


- Development of procedures to support a fast growing Part 145 MRO.


- Chair aircraft pre-input meetings


- Review incoming work scopes proposals in collaboration with Sales


- Plan all accepted work packages


- Collaborate with logistics and production to ensure smooth aircraft input and efficient TAT.


- Manage all communications with CAMO`s regarding work packages.


- Management of technical records


- Management of technical publications



In order to be successful in this role the Aircraft Planning Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:


Previous airline or MRO industry experience in maintenance planning (3rd party MRO experience advantageous)

- Managerial experience, with the ability to train and motivate a team.


- In depth knowledge of EASA and CAA Part-M and Part-145 legislation


- Strong IT skills


- Good commercial acumen


- Ability to work well under pressure and deliver results.


- Positive approach towards identifying problems and solutions


- Well organised person capable of coordinating complex and dynamic projects



If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.


Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.


For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.





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