Maintenance Planning Manager

2011 Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – not

Pension: auto-enrolled into Airbus UK

Share schemes and bonus schemes

Bikes to Work

Technology purchase schemes

My Drive car purchase

Health-care related schemes

Personal Accident Insurance

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Maintenance Planning Manager to oversee day-to-day CAMO and MRO planning activities, reporting to the Continuing Airworthiness Manager. The role demands strong leadership, attention to detail and the ability to coordinate across CAMO teams to ensure timely maintenance execution.

You will manage materials planning, raise reservations, and contribute to continuous improvement of CAMO processes while complying with DBS clearance and export controls.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance planning and material planning for CAMO / Part CAMO and Part 145.
• Methodical with acute attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or in a team.
• Flexible work ethic focused on meeting timelines.
• Strong team leadership and proactive issue recognition.
• High laptop literacy; competent with Google Docs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day AHUK CAMO and MRO maintenance planning activities.
• Coordinate with CAMO Delivery Teams, Maintenance Operations Manager and Customer Support Managers.
• Coordinate Line and Base maintenance planning with the Maintenance Operations Manager.
• Coordinate materials planning and raise reservations/purchase requisitions.
• Raise scheduled maintenance work orders.
• Participate in weekly resource planning meetings to define in/out dates.
• Provide cross-functional support across the CAMO team.
• Continuously improve CAMO processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required by the Continuing Airworthiness Manager.

Skills

Maintenance planning knowledge

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Proactive problem-solving

Google Docs proficiency

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs Grade C or equivalent

Aviation related degree (desirable)

Part CAMO Training (desirable)

Part 145 Training (desirable)

Tools

CAMO software

Airbus documentation

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Planning Manager Oxford Permanent About our team…

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

Assisting the Continuing Airworthiness Manager with the oversight and execution of maintenance planning duties at the Oxford facility.

Key responsibilities

oversee day-to-day maintenance planning operations and liaise with the AHUK maintenance organisation to ensure the timely, synchronized execution of maintenance activities.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of AHUK CAMO and MRO maintenance planning activities.
• Liaison with the CAMO Delivery Teams, Maintenance Operations Manager and Customer Support Managers to coordinate maintenance capability and capacity.
• Coordinate Line and Base maintenance planning with the Maintenance Operations Manager.
• Coordinate materials planning and raise reservations/purchase requisitions for required materials.
• Coordinate the raising of scheduled maintenance work orders.
• Participate in weekly resource planning meetings to define in/out dates for maintenance interventions aligned with manpower availability.
• Provide cross functional support across the CAMO team.
• Continually improve CAMO processes & procedures to enhance overall efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required by the Continuing Airworthiness Manager.

Knowledge and Skills – Essential

• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance planning and material planning requirements as related to Part CAMO / A8-25 & Part 145 / A8-23.
• Methodical with acute attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or as part of a team.
• Flexible work ethic focused on delivering against agreed timelines.
• Strong team leadership.
• Proactive – ability to recognise potential issues and apply remedial action before they raise concern or affect operations.
• Must have high computer literacy skills and be competent with Google Docs.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge and Skills – Desirable

• Knowledge of continuing airworthiness management software for the use of maintenance and materials planning.
• Knowledge of Airbus Helicopters Products and their technical documentation.

Education, Qualifications or Training – Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above or equivalent recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, BTEC).

Education, Qualifications or Training – Desirable

• Aviation related degree or equivalent.
• Aviation human factors training undertaken.
• Recognised Part CAMO Training Course accomplished.
• Recognised Part 145 Training Course accomplished.

Additional requirements

Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and meet the requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments.

On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
• My Drive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
• Data Protection

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EEO and Diversity Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company Details

Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Production Planning & Scheduling

Additional Disclaimers and Redundancy

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