Fleet Planning Manager

Matchtech; Hatfield Peverel; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Continuing Airworthiness organization in the UK is seeking a Fleet Planning professional for a strategic role in managing maintenance across narrowbody and widebody aircraft. This position offers the chance to shape maintenance planning strategy while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in fleet planning within CAMO or MRO environments and a solid understanding of aviation regulations. The role provides stable, long-term opportunities with a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

International exposure without constant travel

Stable, long-term opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet or maintenance planning within an airline CAMO or MRO.
• Exposure to commercial aircraft planning (narrowbody and/or widebody).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage fleet maintenance plans across narrowbody and widebody aircraft.
• Plan scheduled maintenance events and structural checks.
• Collaborate with engineering, materials and maintenance teams.

Skills

Fleet or maintenance planning experience

Knowledge of Part-M / CAMO regulations

Analytical and reporting skills

Education

Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance Information Systems

Job description

Are you a Fleet Planning professional looking for broader influence, international exposure, and a more strategic role within CAMO?

This is an opportunity to join a growing Continuing Airworthiness organization supporting a mixed narrowbody and widebody fleet, operating under Kuwait DGCA Part‑M. The role offers long-term stability, senior‑level responsibility, and the chance to shape maintenance planning strategy within a collaborative CAMO environment.

Reporting directly to the CAMO Manager, you’ll take ownership of fleet maintenance planning across multiple aircraft types, working closely with engineering, maintenance control and wider operational teams.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for delivering effective short, medium and long‑term maintenance planning, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency and cost control across the fleet. The position offers international exposure, with time split between the UK and overseas operations, and is well suited to planners looking to broaden their scope beyond day‑to‑day scheduling.

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Develop and manage fleet maintenance plans across narrowbody and widebody aircraft
• Control aircraft utilisation, due lists, LLPs and component life limits
• Plan scheduled maintenance events and structural checks
• Generate maintenance work packages and task cards
• Ensure compliance with Kuwait DGCA Part‑M requirements
• Maintain aircraft configuration and planning data within approved MIS systems
• Incorporate MPD, MRBR, AD and SB requirements into forecasts
• Produce maintenance status reports and planning summaries
• Collaborate with engineering, materials and maintenance teams
• Support fleet transitions, inductions and phase‑out activity
• Contribute to cost forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in fleet or maintenance planning within an airline CAMO or MRO
• Exposure to commercial aircraft planning (narrowbody and/or widebody)
• Working knowledge of Part‑M / CAMO regulatory environments
• Experience using recognised Maintenance Information Systems
• Strong analytical and reporting capability
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Prior international or multi‑fleet planning exposure

Why Consider This Role?

• Senior, influential planning position within CAMO
• Mixed fleet complexity (NB & WB)
• International exposure without constant travel
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with a growing operation
• Collaborative, professional working environment