Maintenance Planning Engineer

Airbus; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,962,000 - 114,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work

Healthcare cash plan

Travel insurance

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK at RAF Shawbury is seeking a Maintenance Planning Engineer on a 12-month contract to support one of the UK's key military aviation training programmes.

You will manage maintenance and material planning, produce work packs, and ensure compliance with CAMO and airworthiness requirements while coordinating with maintenance, airworthiness, and customer support teams to optimise fleet availability.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning and material planning requirements within Part CAMO / A8-25 and Part 145 / A8-23 environments.
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
• Strong IT skills and experience using digital systems and office applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, focused on delivering to agreed timelines.
• Relevant aviation planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and material planning activities for allocated aircraft.
• Monitor aircraft maintenance status to ensure compliance with approved maintenance programmes.
• Produce and review line and base maintenance work packs.
• Plan maintenance inputs based on projected aircraft utilisation.
• Coordinate material requirements and raise purchase requisitions where required.
• Liaise with maintenance, airworthiness and customer support teams to ensure maintenance activities are delivered effectively.
• Support the accomplishment of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Engineering Orders (EOs) and other airworthiness requirements.
• Review completed maintenance work packs and ensure planned work has been accomplished before aircraft release.
• Maintain accurate records within the Maintenance Information System (MIS).
• Produce maintenance forecasts and continuously improve planning processes and procedures.
• Provide wider support across the CAMO function as required.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Aircraft maintenance

Part CAMO A8-25

Part 145 A8-23

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Aviation-related degree

Part CAMO training

Tools

Airworthiness management software

Maintenance Information System (MIS)

Digital systems

Job description

Maintenance Planning Engineer

Airbus Helicopters UK | RAF Shawbury, Shropshire (On-Site)

12-Month Contract | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00

£30.00 per hour PAYE | £40.11 per hour Umbrella

Are you an experienced Maintenance Planning Engineer with a strong understanding of aircraft maintenance and airworthiness requirements? This is an exciting opportunity to join Airbus Helicopters UK at RAF Shawbury, supporting one of the UK's most important military aviation training programmes.

Working within the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), you will play a key role in ensuring aircraft maintenance activities are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered, helping to maximise fleet availability and operational performance.

About Airbus Helicopters UK

Airbus Helicopters is the world's leading helicopter manufacturer and a trusted partner to both civil and military customers. Airbus Helicopters UK provides expertise across helicopter sales, maintenance, training, engineering support and bespoke modifications, supporting customers who protect, serve and save lives every day.

At RAF Shawbury, Airbus is the Ministry of Defence's chosen provider for helicopter maintenance and support to the UK's Military Flying Training System.

The Opportunity

As a Maintenance Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for managing maintenance and material planning activities, producing maintenance work packs, and ensuring aircraft maintenance requirements are delivered in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements.

You will work closely with maintenance teams, airworthiness specialists, customer support functions and supply chain teams to ensure aircraft are maintained safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and material planning activities for allocated aircraft.
• Monitor aircraft maintenance status to ensure compliance with approved maintenance programmes.
• Produce and review line and base maintenance work packs.
• Plan maintenance inputs based on projected aircraft utilisation.
• Coordinate material requirements and raise purchase requisitions where required.
• Liaise with maintenance, airworthiness and customer support teams to ensure maintenance activities are delivered effectively.
• Support the accomplishment of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Engineering Orders (EOs) and other airworthiness requirements.
• Review completed maintenance work packs and ensure planned work has been accomplished before aircraft release.
• Maintain accurate records within the Maintenance Information System (MIS).
• Produce maintenance forecasts and continuously improve planning processes and procedures.
• Provide wider support across the CAMO function as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning and material planning requirements within Part CAMO / A8-25 and Part 145 / A8-23 environments.
• Excellent organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
• Strong IT skills and experience using digital systems and office applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, focused on delivering to agreed timelines.
• Relevant aviation planning experience.

Desirable

• Experience using continuing airworthiness management software.
• Knowledge of Airbus Helicopters products and technical documentation.
• Aviation-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Human Factors training.
• Recognised Part CAMO and/or Part 145 training.

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, successful applicants must:

• Be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance following commencement.
• Be able to obtain a DBS check.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Meet applicable export compliance requirements.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Join Airbus?

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within one of the world's leading aerospace organisations while supporting a high-profile military aviation programme. You'll work alongside experienced aviation professionals, contributing directly to aircraft availability, operational readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP
• Success Share bonus scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Technology purchase scheme
• Employee car purchase scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Travel insurance
• Health assessments
• Shopping discounts and vouchers
• Financial and legal support services

Diversity & Inclusion

Airbus is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

If you're an experienced aviation planning professional looking to join a world-class aerospace organisation and play a vital role in supporting military flying operations, we'd love to hear from you.