Aircraft Maintenance Planning Assistant (Part 145)

AirTanker; Carterton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

EV scheme

Contributory pension

Job summary

AirTanker is seeking a Planning Assistant to join the Fleet Engineering team in the UK, supporting scheduled aircraft maintenance and helping prepare work packages, control maintenance documentation, and keep activity on track.

Working with Base Production Planners, you will ensure documentation is accurate and complete, contributing to safe and effective aircraft maintenance while developing hands-on experience in production planning and compliance with Part 145/CAA/EASA requirements.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Part 145 Production Planning regulations (CAA/EASA applicable).
• Proficient in MS Office and data systems used in maintenance planning.
• Strong communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce scheduled maintenance work packages and documentation.
• Support work order control for aircraft maintenance checks.
• Maintain records of work cards issued and returned.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is complete and certified where required.
• Support third-party supplier activity in line with maintenance requirements.
• Produce daily status reports and KPIs for scheduled maintenance inputs.
• Maintain documentation security and data accuracy within your control.
• Work with AirTanker's maintenance IT systems.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

CAA/EASA regulations

Microsoft Office

Data systems usage

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

Maintenance IT systems

Job description

AirTanker is seeking a Planning Assistant to join the Fleet Engineering team in the UK, supporting scheduled aircraft maintenance and helping prepare work packages, control maintenance documentation, and keep activity on track.

Working with Base Production Planners, you will ensure documentation is accurate and complete, contributing to safe and effective aircraft maintenance while developing hands-on experience in production planning and compliance with Part 145/CAA/EASA requirements.