Production Planner - Landing Gear

Dublin Aerospace; Ashbourne CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Ashbourne, England, is seeking a Production Planner responsible for scheduling production to meet targets. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, 3+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, and a thorough knowledge of airworthiness legislation. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders and reporting production forecasts to management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a Component/Aircraft Maintenance environment.
• Excellent ability to analyze and interpret Technical and Airworthiness data.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Company MOE and Procedures Manual.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Provide regular feedback to Senior Management and Customers on production forecasts.
• Organize and administer reporting for production meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of airworthiness legislation

Education

Relevant educational background

Tools

Computer systems used in Dublin Aerospace

Job description

Overview

The Production Planner is responsible for supporting the Landing Gear Business with regards to scheduling of production to meet weekly/monthly targets. Liaison with Technical Records, Customer Relations and Area Managers/Team Leaders to prioritise work in progress. Chairing the weekly production meetings. They will report to Head of Landing Gear.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintenance of Landing Gear weekly and monthly production schedules
• Maintenance of accurate up to date records of all DAL Landing Gear assets
• Update and give regular feedback to Senior Management and Customers on production and TAT forecasts
• Aid Head of Landing Gear in the achievement of the company objectives and setting new targets
• Organising and administering the DALSys and Impromptu reporting
• Be prepared to undertake other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Company from time to time

Core Competencies

• Have good educational background.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret Technical and Airworthiness data.
• Have thorough knowledge of relevant airworthiness legislation.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of all relevant computer systems as used in Dublin Aerospace.
• A full understanding of the Company MOE and Procedures Manual.
• Preferably have at least 3 years relevant experience in a Component/Aircraft Maintenance environment.
• Have an excellent knowledge of Life Limiting requirements of Landing gears.
• Be commercially aware and experienced in negotiation and be customer oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and commitment to work within budget and meet performance targets.
• A proactive approach in the use of continuous improvement, to reduce TAT and costs.
• Be able to multitask, set and change sectional priorities, independently assess and handle sensitive airworthiness issues and manage staff within the overall requirements of the customer.