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

Draken Europe

Bournemouth

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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