Planning Engineer

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Job summary

A leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer in South Wales. The role involves managing maintenance planning, ensuring compliance with regulations and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid background in aircraft maintenance and engineering planning, with relevant qualifications and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Permanent role in a growing MRO organization

Competitive salary

Day-shift hours

Opportunity to impact maintenance delivery

Qualifications

• Experience within an aircraft MRO environment required.
• Background in engineering planning within a Part 145 setting preferred.
• Highly organised and methodical candidate needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of aircraft maintenance work packs.
• Manage work pack lifecycle from build-up to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Quality focus

Education

HNC

City & Guilds

Engineering apprenticeship

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C or above)

Tools

OASES

AMOS

MyBoeingFleet

Airbus World

Job description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Planning Engineer - Aviation MRO | £40,505.92 PA | St Athan
Location: Twin Peaks, St Athan
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £40,505.92 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Agency: Shorterm Group
Start Date: ASAP

Shorterm Group is currently working with a leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider to recruit an experienced Planning Engineer for a key role based at their South Wales facility.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing planning team in a fast-paced and regulated aircraft maintenance environment. You'll be responsible for managing all aspects of maintenance planning and compliance to support scheduled aircraft inputs.

The Role:
As a Planning Engineer, you will coordinate the preparation and control of maintenance work packs, ensuring all activities are compliant with Part 145 regulations and customer requirements. You'll also act as the main point of contact for internal departments and external stakeholders throughout the maintenance process.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of allocated aircraft maintenance work packs.
- Review and analyse incoming work scopes; identify regulatory and airworthiness requirements (ADs, SBs, EOs, CMTs, EWIS, CDCCL, etc.).
- Manage the work pack lifecycle from initial build-up to final audit and delivery.
- Coordinate pre-load material and tooling requirements with procurement and stores.
- Use planning systems such as OASES, AMOS, MyBoeingFleet or Airbus World to control planning data.
- Chair pre-input meetings and liaise with production planning and third-party suppliers.
- Support continuous improvement of internal planning procedures and documentation.
- Ensure strict compliance with company procedures and aviation regulatory frameworks.

Ideal Candidate Profile
- Demonstrable experience within an aircraft maintenance or aviation MRO environment.
- Proven background in engineering planning, ideally within a Part 145 setting.
- Technically qualified - HNC, City & Guilds, or a completed engineering apprenticeship .
- Minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C or above).
- Highly organised, methodical, and quality-focused.
- Confident communicator with a proactive attitude to planning challenges.

Desirable:
- Working knowledge of EASA Part 145 and CAP 562.
- Familiarity with aircraft planning software and technical records systems.

What's on Offer
- Permanent role in a growing, forward-thinking MRO organisation.
- Competitive salary of £40,505.92 per annum.
- Monday to Friday, day-shift hours
- Opportunity to play a critical role in aircraft maintenance delivery and planning strategy.

Apply Now
Interested?

Apply today via Shorterm Group or get in touch directly to discuss further.

Max Fairclough - Recruitment Consultant
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