Maintenance Planner

ZipRecruiter; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline is seeking a proactive Maintenance Planner for their Heathrow operations. This role is critical for the planning of aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Candidates should have proven experience in aircraft maintenance planning and strong organisational skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £25–£29.

Benefits

Work with one of the world’s leading airlines

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to contribute to aviation excellence

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance planning, preferably within a Part 145 environment.
• Proficiency in Planning Systems or similar maintenance management systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance and safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to dynamic operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Continuously review and optimise the maintenance forecast for cost and time efficiency.
• Ensure all required spares and resources are identified and available ahead of scheduled maintenance.
• Use BA systems to generate detailed work packages and work orders.
• Issue work packages to MROs with clear instructions.
• Verify that all paperwork from MROs is correctly certified.
• Update aircraft computer records and logbooks using AMOS.
• Prepare completed work packages for archiving.
• Perform record audits of subcontracted organisations.
• Contribute to process and system improvements.
• Undertake reasonable duties aligned with the role.

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Planner – British Airways (Heathrow)

Location: Heathrow Airport

Pay: £25–£29 per hour

Contract Type: 12 Month contract with renew potential

About the Role

British Airways is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to join our team at Heathrow. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth and efficient planning of aircraft maintenance activities, both line and base, with a strong focus on operational excellence and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Forecasting: Continuously review and optimise the maintenance forecast for cost and time efficiency.
• Resource Planning: Ensure all required spares and resources are identified and available ahead of scheduled maintenance.
• Work Package Creation: Use BA systems to generate detailed work packages and work orders for line and base maintenance inputs.
• MRO Coordination: Issue work packages to Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisations (MROs) with clear instructions and specific requirements.
• Certification & Reporting: Verify that all paperwork from MROs is correctly certified and reported back in AMOS.
• Record Updates: Update aircraft computer records, logbooks, and associated tracking sheets using AMOS.
• Archiving: Prepare and send completed work packages for archiving and assist with archiving duties.
• Audit & Compliance: Perform record audits of subcontracted organisations in line with procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process and system improvements and foster collaborative team working.
• Flexibility: Undertake reasonable duties aligned with the role and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance planning, preferably within a Part 145 environment.
• Proficiency in Planning Systems or similar maintenance management systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance and safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to dynamic operational needs.

Why Join Us?

• Work with one of the world’s leading airlines.
• Be part of a high-performing team at one of the busiest airports in Europe.
• Competitive hourly rate and opportunity to contribute to aviation excellence.

Ready to take off with us?

Apply now or contact Jemma at Carbon60 for more information.