Aviation Maintenance Planner & Controller

Draken; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Draken seeks a Production Planner & Controller to oversee maintenance planning for our fleet in a precise aviation environment. You will ensure on-time delivery and compliance with EASA, UK CAA, and other regulations while coordinating resources and liaising with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities include supporting procurement, recording, and audits, with occasional out-of-hours coverage. Travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aviation production planning and control.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations (EASA, UK CAA, UK Military, FAA) - highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and Safety Management Systems.
• Technical qualifications such as: EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 licence, or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree, or Equivalent experience in production planning & control.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Coordinate resources - personnel, tooling, materials, and facilities for efficient maintenance execution.
• Liaise with internal teams and external customers to optimise aircraft availability.
• Support procurement and supply chain for timely parts availability, including pre-kitting.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safety investigations and audits.
• Provide out-of-hours maintenance watch capability when required.

Skills

Aviation production planning

Regulatory knowledge (EASA/CAA/FAA)

ISO/Safety Management Systems

EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 licence or aero

Organisation & communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree

EASA/CAA Part 66 licence

Equivalent production planning experience

Job description

Draken seeks a Production Planner & Controller to oversee maintenance planning for our fleet in a precise aviation environment. You will ensure on-time delivery and compliance with EASA, UK CAA, and other regulations while coordinating resources and liaising with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities include supporting procurement, recording, and audits, with occasional out-of-hours coverage. Travel may be required as part of the role.