Aviation PP&C Lead: Plan, Optimise & Deliver Aircraft

Draken Europe; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Draken Europe seeks an experienced Production Planning & Control Lead to head the PP&C function. You will deliver aviation maintenance planning, coordinate with CAMO, CAMO and procurement to ensure on-time, compliant maintenance delivery in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

You will lead a team of planners, ensure effective use of planning systems, and drive continuous improvement while managing budgets and internal/external relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven aviation PP&C leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of aviation planning and control principles.
• Strong knowledge of UK CAA, EASA, FAA regulations.
• Experience with Safety Management System principles in aviation.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PP&C function ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and MOE.
• Deliver maintenance schedules issued by CAMO with effective planning and control.
• Create and manage work orders, worksheets, checks and documentation for maintenance and aircraft storage.
• Develop detailed base maintenance input plans with daily/weekly progress reviews.
• Plan resource hours and trade requirements to support safe, on-time maintenance.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure timely parts and kits.
• Oversee PP&C systems availability of personnel, tools, equipment and data.
• Collaborate with Engineering Delivery Manager to optimise aircraft availability.
• Record time and activity in Critical Chain Project Management tools for performance improvement.
• Report unsafe conditions to support safety management systems.
• Lead, coach and develop PP&C staff and foster a culture of safety and excellence.
• Deliver PP&C activities efficiently, on time and within budget while maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Planning & scheduling

Team management

Microsoft Office

Education

EASA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Degree

Aviation Apprenticeship

Business/Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning and management systems

Job description

Draken Europe seeks an experienced Production Planning & Control Lead to head the PP&C function. You will deliver aviation maintenance planning, coordinate with CAMO, CAMO and procurement to ensure on-time, compliant maintenance delivery in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

You will lead a team of planners, ensure effective use of planning systems, and drive continuous improvement while managing budgets and internal/external relationships.