Maintenance Control Short-Term Planner

easyJet; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Short-Term Planner to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with maintenance tasks and coordinating unscheduled maintenance activities. You will collaborate closely with various teams to guarantee seamless integration of maintenance requirements. With a focus on technical planning skills and a commitment to health and safety regulations, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and adaptability. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the aviation sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical hangar maintenance planning skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite is essential.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Programme is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with aircraft airworthiness and maintenance tasks.
• Control work package content and collaborate with planning teams.
• Monitor fleet reports and manage AOG situations.

Skills

Technical hangar maintenance planning

Flexibility

Teamwork

Adaptability

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Knowledge of EASA, FOCA, and CAA regulations

Tools

AMOS

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Short-Term Planner to join our team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with easyJet’s AMP by effectively planning, controlling, and administering all scheduled maintenance tasks. Additionally, you will play a key role in coordinating unscheduled maintenance activities to be performed during light maintenance hangar inputs or on the line. You will work closely with our approved planning systems and liaise with Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organisations and the Maintenance Operations Centre (MOC) to ensure all maintenance requirements are seamlessly integrated and executed.

What you’ll be doing :

In this role, you will ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and company procedures to maintain aircraft airworthiness. You will be responsible for accurately reflecting the planning status of scheduled and unscheduled tasks in company systems, ensuring maintenance activity and aircraft status are correctly recorded within the Maintenance Control Centre. Key responsibilities include reviewing and planning defect rectification, controlling work package content and distribution, and collaborating with planning teams to define nightstop maintenance plans. You will monitor fleet reports, manage AOG situations, and support maintenance providers while maintaining telephone coverage during duty periods. Compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and contracted customer requirements is essential, alongside striving to meet airline performance targets. Additionally, you will ensure maintenance data is recorded, resolve Technical Assistance Queries in AMOS, and undertake other duties as required by the Maintenance Control Planning Manager.

What you’ll need to do the role:

The ideal candidate will have strong technical hangar maintenance planning skills and a proven track record of flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite is required, with AMOS experience being an advantage. A solid understanding of EASA, FOCA, and CAA regulations is essential, along with knowledge of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme.

What you’ll get in return

> Up to 20% bonus

> 25 days holiday

> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes

> Life Assurance

> Flexible benefits package

> Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Work

This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be day shifts only – 0600-1800, 28 day roster pattern.

About easyJet

Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet.

At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate roles, we’ll give you everything you need to make a personal impact on our growing business. We believe in sharing new opportunities, stepping up to challenges and supporting each other with our Orange Spirit.

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About the company

EasyJet plc is a British multinational low-cost airline group headquartered at London Luton Airport.