Aviation Planning Manager - Build & Lead Planning Function

Capilaux Aero; Cardiff; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Capilaux Aero in Wales seeks an experienced Planning Manager to establish and lead a new planning function at our client's site. This hands-on role requires implementing planning systems and processes within a growing aviation/engineering environment, coordinating with commercial, operations, and engineering teams.

The position focuses on end-to-end planning for aircraft projects, strong forecasting, scheduling, and proactive continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Formación

• Must have proven Planning Manager or Senior Planner experience in aviation or similar engineering environment.
• Strong ability to write procedures and implement planning tools and processes.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and lead a comprehensive planning function covering commercial, maintenance, and production activities.
• Develop and implement planning systems, tools, and processes to enhance workflow efficiency and project visibility.
• Create and maintain planning procedures and documentation, ensuring auditable standards across the business.
• Manage planning activities from project initiation through to aircraft delivery with end-to-end oversight.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations and engineering teams for accurate forecasting, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Provide clear communication of priorities, capacity and performance metrics to support programme delivery.
• Oversee on-site planning for aircraft projects, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and safety targets.
• Mentor and develop planning team members as the department grows.

Conocimientos

Strategic planning

Forecasting scheduling

Resource management

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Herramientas

Planning software

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Capilaux Aero in Wales seeks an experienced Planning Manager to establish and lead a new planning function at our client's site. This hands-on role requires implementing planning systems and processes within a growing aviation/engineering environment, coordinating with commercial, operations, and engineering teams.

The position focuses on end-to-end planning for aircraft projects, strong forecasting, scheduling, and proactive continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.