Engineering Planning Manager

Atlantic Aviation Group; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Aviation Group is seeking an Engineering Planning Manager based at RAF Brize Norton. This leadership position involves overseeing planning functions and ensuring compliance with maintenance regulations while maximizing operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in aviation-related management.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in aviation maintenance.
• Working knowledge of aviation safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
• High attention to detail with a logical approach to task management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning activities, technical services and customer liaison.
• Ensure compliance with MAA Part 145 regulations and other company policies.
• Control and manage training for staff to ensure adequacy in fulfilling roles.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational ability

Ability to analyse and interpret data

Education

Experience in using aircraft technical documentation

Working knowledge of MAA Part 145 regulations

Tools

AMOS

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Project, Excel)

Job description

Engineering Planning Manager

Application Deadline: 22 July 2025

Department: Planning & Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: AAG Defence Services

Description

Job title: Engineering Planning Manager
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: RAF Brize Norton

Atlantic Aviation Group
AAG Defence Services is a MAA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) based in RAF Brize Norton, UK. We work in partnership with Airbus Aerospace & Defence to supply dedicated MRO services, including heavy and line maintenance, to the Royal Air Force’s fleet of A400M Atlas aircraft. Our committed and flexible team of over 100 engineers and management are based at RAF Brize Norton in a dedicated 24,000m², three-bay facility designed to optimise the maintenance of the aircraft. AAG Defence Services is a subsidiary company of Atlantic Aviation Group.

Job Purpose
A leadership and management position requiring a level of strategic thinking and planning as part of the core management team. To provide effective leadership for the identification, development, maintenance and supervision of all Planning activities, Technical Services and Customer Liaison activities in compliance with MAA regulations. Must be able to lead a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to deliver planning management, minimising costs and maximising operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to functions under their responsibility by setting performance indicators to enable effective monitoring and review of performance.
• Ensure all maintenance planning, technical services and maintenance meets MAA regulations for the completion, control, storage and management of airworthiness records.
• Ensure compliance with MAA Part 145 associated regulations (including Air Safety Management), H&S legislation and company policies / procedures (including Quality and Safety Management System(s)) for the activities and output of their team.
• Ensure a rigorous process of development & production of agreed work packages, including the technical instructions, resource and materiel requirements, for all scheduled maintenance events.
• Manage the day-to-day Maintenance Planning, Technical Services and Customer Liaison interface with Engineering Services, and the Part 145 organisation(s) and third-party suppliers to deliver the required standards of continuing airworthiness and contract delivery.
• Ensure that aircraft maintenance is performed in accordance with the approved maintenance program and instructions from aircraft / component / equipment manufacturer.
• Ensure that aircraft maintenance is in all cases performed by approved Part 145 organisation(s) in a timely manner.
• Lead and / or support occurrence investigations as needed by Head of Operations.
• Control and management of Airfield Engineering Standing Orders and TIs, provided by the customer, for AAGDS staff use. Act as the customer escalation route for Customer Liaison Engineers, as required, to provide clarity of communication links between AAGDS and the Part M.
• Deputise for the Head of Operations during periods of absence, to provide clear leadership and management oversight of the operations staff.
• Control and management of training for their staff, to ensure they are suitably qualified and experienced to fulfil their roles.
• To build and maintain effective customer relationships and work to deliver effective collaborative working between AAGDS and its customer(s).
• Lead a culture of positive continuous improvement and development of AAGDS staff and processes.
• Maintain a level of behaviour, discipline and presentation to promote a professional image to internal and external organisations, in line with the company values.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by your manager.

Health and Safety

• Lead by example to ensure that all H&S company policies and requirements are complied with by their staff.
• Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work. Including Management responsibilities as required by company H&S policy.
• Be aware of aviation safety responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Safety Policy. Including Management responsibilities as required by the Safety Management Manual
• Be aware of aviation security responsibilities with regards to the AAGDS Security Policy.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Experience in using aircraft technical documentation to plan aircraft maintenance with task and ground time estimation.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent organisational ability with high level attention to detail and logical approach to task sequencing.
• Working knowledge of MAA Part 145 regulations, including aviation safety.
• Previous leadership and management experience.
• Ability to analyse and interrupt data.
• Ability to review tasks to ensure they are adequately planned. • Ability to converse with all levels of seniority.
• Good working knowledge of AMOS.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Project and Excel

Typical Working Conditions

• Primarily based in Brize Norton however travel may be required
• PPE is provided by AAG DS and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.

Our Core Values

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.
Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

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