Graduate Maintenance Planner – Aviation Operations

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Europe is inviting applications for a Graduate Maintenance Planner role at Stansted Airport. The successful candidate will support various planning activities, including maintenance control, liaising with flight operations, and ensuring equipment readiness. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and an aviation background are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious airline, working in a dynamic environment and contributing to efficient aircraft maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an aviation industry planning role ideally.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Control Planning and Deferred Defect Planning.
• Liaise with Flight Operations Control regarding aircraft base swaps.
• Conduct Short Term / Line Maintenance Planning.
• Coordinate tasks with Station Engineers across Europe.
• Manage Maintenance Programme and Hanger Maintenance Planning.
• Perform Project Planning and Data Analysis.
• Ensure manpower and equipment readiness for tasks.
• Handle travel and accommodation bookings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

Problem solving skills

Computer literate – knowledge of Word & Excel

Self‑motivated

Education

Aviation background/degree

Job description

A leading airline in Europe is inviting applications for a Graduate Maintenance Planner role at Stansted Airport. The successful candidate will support various planning activities, including maintenance control, liaising with flight operations, and ensuring equipment readiness. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and an aviation background are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious airline, working in a dynamic environment and contributing to efficient aircraft maintenance operations.