Production Planning Engineer

Aircraft Maintenance Planner (A400M) Location: RAF Brize Norton

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 5x5x4 Day Shift – 07:00 to 19:00
Salary & Benefits £44,847 per year
£2,720 shift allowance
Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aircraft Maintenance Planner to support aircraft line and base maintenance operations on the A400M aircraft within a highly regulated aviation environment.
This role focuses on the pre-input planning of aircraft maintenance, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with MAA Part 145 regulatory requirements . You will be responsible for creating detailed work packs, planning maintenance inputs, and providing on-site planning support to production teams.
Working within a modern, well-equipped facility, this position offers training, career development, and upskilling opportunities , making it ideal for individuals looking to grow within aircraft maintenance planning.
Key Responsibilities Plan aircraft line and base maintenance inputs in accordance with regulatory requirements
Review customer work packs to ensure compliance with approved maintenance scope
Build and assemble scheduled and unscheduled work packages, including milestones, resource planning, and critical path analysis
Create and review task cards, identifying complex and safety-critical activities
Produce equipment summary reports, including tooling, access, parts, and materials
Identify tasks requiring external support or subcontract services
Ensure all work content is assessed for safety, complexity, and regulatory requirements
Apply accurate task time estimates and ensure completeness of documentation
Organise and chair pre-input meetings with multiple stakeholders
Provide ongoing planning support to production teams
Ensure full compliance with organisational procedures and regulatory standards
Health & Safety Responsibilities Maintain awareness of personal and operational health and safety responsibilities
Support compliance with aviation safety policies and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
Follow all aviation security procedures and policies
Promote a safe and compliant working environment at all times
Essential Skills & Experience Experience using aircraft technical documentation to plan maintenance activities and estimate ground time
Strong knowledge of MAA regulations and CAMO / Part 145 interface requirements
Previous experience in aircraft maintenance or production planning (civil or military)
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with a logical approach to task sequencing
Ability to plan tasks with consideration for Human Factors
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Experience using AMOS or similar maintenance xwzovoh planning systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Desirable Skills Recognised aircraft engineering qualification
Strong analytical, project management, or quantitative skills
Knowledge of lean management principles
Understanding of financial, commercial, and procurement processes within maintenance operations
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Working Environment Based at RAF Brize Norton
5x5x4 day shift pattern (07:00–19:00)
Working within a fast-paced, safety-critical aircraft maintenance environment supporting the A400M platform
Modern facilities with access to training and continuous development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an Aircraft Maintenance Planner to join a high-performing team supporting A400M aircraft maintenance operations, with clear opportunities for career progression, training, and professional development .