Maintenance and Fleet Planner

Guidant Global; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation support company is seeking a Maintenance & Fleet Planner at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. This role involves developing maintenance plans for the A400M fleet, managing planning data, and ensuring operational readiness. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in aviation and experience in maintenance planning, along with the ability to obtain security clearance. Join us to play a vital role in supporting the Royal Air Force's operational excellence.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative work environment

High-impact projects participation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the airline, aviation, or aerospace industry.
• Strong background in maintenance planning and CAMO.
• Eligibility for security clearance (SC) or already possess it.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance plans for the RAF A400M fleet.
• Input and maintain planning data in the Ground Computer Information System.
• Manage scheduled maintenance and flying programmes.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Aerospace experience

Project leadership

Continuous Airworthiness Management

Job description

Overview

Maintenance & Fleet Planner (Planning Engineer)

Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire (100% onsite)

Rate: £23.18 per hour (PAYE) / £31.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am - 7pm, flexible within business needs)

Security Clearance: BPSS & SC required (UK nationals only)

About the Role

Are you ready to play a vital part in supporting the Royal Air Force's A400M fleet? Join us at the Airbus Atlas Support Centre UK, where you'll work in a dynamic, hybrid environment alongside aircraft IT specialists and customers, ensuring the airworthiness and operational excellence of a world-class fleet.

As a Maintenance & Fleet Planner, you'll be at the heart of our 24/7/365 service, collaborating with a diverse team of maintenance planners, engineers, technical specialists, and facilities experts. Your work will directly contribute to the safety, reliability, and performance of RAF aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance plans for the RAF A400M fleet, ensuring all tasks are efficiently packaged and scheduled for execution.
• Input and maintain planning data, equipment details, manuals, specifications, and logistics parameters in the Ground Computer Information System (GCIS).
• Support post-delivery product and equipment needs, including repairs, modifications, and retrofits, in line with airworthiness standards and cost targets.
• Schedule aircraft configuration changes and major role changes, forecasting availability and capability for each aircraft.
• Provide recommendations for fleet tasking and availability, working closely with the Fleet Tasking Availability Management Coordinator and Flight Headquarters.
• Manage scheduled maintenance and flying programmes, proactively mitigating issues such as unserviceability, delays, and defects.
• Create and maintain the Integrated Through Life Plan (ITLP) to optimise fleet utilisation and availability.
• Lead projects and assignments as directed, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the airline, aviation, or aerospace industry.
• Strong background in maintenance planning and CAMO (Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation).
• Security clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it (UK nationals only).
• Experience is valued over formal qualifications — bring your hands-on expertise!

Why Join Us

• Be part of a team that keeps the RAF flying safely and efficiently.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Access ongoing professional development and the chance to work on high-impact projects.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about aviation and ready to take your career to new heights, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of fleet maintenance for the Royal Air Force.

Guidant Global is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone.