Maintenance Planning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Share Schemes

Health Assessments

Travel Insurance

Bike to Work

Car Purchase Scheme

Financial Advice

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford seeks a Permanent Maintenance Planning Manager to oversee CAMO and MRO planning. You will coordinate line/base maintenance, material reservations, and weekly scheduling with the Maintenance Operations Manager and CAMO teams.

The role requires 5 GCSEs, strong leadership, and proactive problem-solving. DBS clearance and export controls compliance are required. The package includes comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of AHUK CAMO and MRO maintenance planning activities.
• Liaison with CAMO Delivery Teams, Maintenance Operations Manager and Customer Support Managers to coordinate 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.

Skills

CAMO knowledge

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team leadership

Google Docs

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

GCSEs/Equivalent

Tools

CAMO software

Job description

About Our Team

Job Description

Maintenance Planning Manager

Oxford

Permanent

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall Purpose Of The Job

Assisting the Continuing Airwards Manager with the oversight and execution of maintenance planning duties at the Oxford facility. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day maintenance planning operations and liaising 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.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Desirable

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

Essential Education, Qualifications or Training

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

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.

The 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)

Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling

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