Planning Manager

JMC Aviation; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Private Medical Care

Company Annual Bonus

Company Pension Plan

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to manage all aspects of aircraft planning related to Part 145 activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in maintenance planning within the airline or MRO industry, alongside strong managerial capabilities. This role involves developing procedures, collaborating with teams, and attending planning meetings globally. Benefits include competitive annual leave, medical care, a pension plan, and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in airline or MRO industry maintenance planning.
• Managerial experience with a team.
• In-depth knowledge of EASA and CAA legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for Part 145 MRO.
• Chair aircraft planning meetings.
• Review work scopes with Sales.
• Plan accepted work packages.
• Collaborate with logistics for efficient operations.
• Manage communications with CAMO on work packages.
• Oversee technical records management.
• Attend global planning meetings.
• Attend global planning and sales meetings on behalf of the company

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team management

EASA and CAA legislation knowledge

Job description

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays – plus on occasion, discretionary annual leave days given by executive team Alternating
• Private Medical Care
• Company Annual Bonus
• Company Pension Plan

About the Role

To administer, develop and manage all aspects of aircraft planning related to Part 145 activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of procedures to support a fast-growing Part 145 MRO.
• Chair aircraft pre-input meetings
• Review incoming work scopes proposals in collaboration with Sales
• Plan all accepted work packages
• Collaborate with logistics and production to ensure smooth aircraft input and efficient TAT.
• Manage all communications with CAMO`s regarding work packages.
• Management of technical records
• Management of technical publications
• Attend global planning and sales meetings on behalf of the company

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years airline or MRO industry experience in maintenance planning (3rd party MRO experience advantageous)
• Managerial experience, with the ability to train and motivate a team.
• In depth knowledge of EASA and CAA Part-M and Part-145 legislation

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

• At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across [engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent. Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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