CAMO Planning Engineer

Jigsaw Specialist Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected aviation organisation in the UK is seeking a CAMO Planning Engineer to oversee effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring of aircraft maintenance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in CAMO maintenance planning, strong organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Dynamic and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAMO maintenance planning.
• Strong understanding of commercial aircraft maintenance planning.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short‑term and long‑term maintenance plans for the fleet.
• Ensure compliance with all airworthiness requirements.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Manage planning and tracking of component life limitations.
• Prepare work packages, job cards, and materials forecast.

Skills

CAMO maintenance planning

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Summary

As a CAMO Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for the effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring of all aircraft maintenance activities to ensure continued airworthiness in compliance with EASA / CAA regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short‑term and long‑term maintenance plans for the fleet.
• Ensure compliance with all airworthiness requirements.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities with maintenance providers and internal departments.
• Manage the planning and tracking of component life limitations and aircraft maintenance forecasts.
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out within regulatory timelines and standards.
• Maintain and update aircraft technical records and maintenance planning systems.
• Prepare work packages, job cards, and materials forecast for upcoming maintenance events.
• Support audits, reviews, and internal quality assurance programs.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in CAMO maintenance planning.
• Strong understanding of commercial aircraft maintenance planning.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of AOC operations.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations (EASA, UK CAA, UK Military, FAA).
• Understanding of ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001, 27001).
• Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a growing and respected aviation organisation.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Dynamic and supportive team environment.