Production Planner & Controller

Draken; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Draken seeks a Production Planner & Controller to oversee maintenance planning for our fleet in a precise aviation environment. You will ensure on-time delivery and compliance with EASA, UK CAA, and other regulations while coordinating resources and liaising with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities include supporting procurement, recording, and audits, with occasional out-of-hours coverage. Travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aviation production planning and control.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations (EASA, UK CAA, UK Military, FAA) - highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and Safety Management Systems.
• Technical qualifications such as: EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 licence, or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree, or Equivalent experience in production planning & control.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Coordinate resources - personnel, tooling, materials, and facilities for efficient maintenance execution.
• Liaise with internal teams and external customers to optimise aircraft availability.
• Support procurement and supply chain for timely parts availability, including pre-kitting.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safety investigations and audits.
• Provide out-of-hours maintenance watch capability when required.

Skills

Aviation production planning

Regulatory knowledge (EASA/CAA/FAA)

ISO/Safety Management Systems

EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 licence or aero

Organisation & communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree

EASA/CAA Part 66 licence

Equivalent production planning experience

Job description

Draken offer exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

The Role

We’re looking for a Production Planner & Controller to play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of maintenance planning activities across our fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation environment where precision, compliance, and collaboration are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Coordinate resources - personnel, tooling, materials, and facilities for efficient maintenance execution.
• Liaise with internal teams and external customers to optimise aircraft availability.
• Support procurement and supply chain for timely parts availability, including pre-kitting.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safety investigations and audits.
• Provide out-of-hours maintenance watch capability when required.

Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required.

Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience in aviation production planning and control.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations (EASA, UK CAA, UK Military, FAA) - highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and Safety Management Systems.
• Technical qualifications such as: EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 licence, or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree, or Equivalent experience in production planning & control.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance.

Why Draken?

At Draken, we deliver critical aviation services to defence and government customers worldwide. You’ll join a team that values safety, compliance, and operational excellence, while offering opportunities for growth and development in a unique sector.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.