Technical Planning Engineer

XO; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company seeks a Full-Time Technical Planning Engineer to support aircraft maintenance operations. The role involves ensuring work packs are compliant and efficiently sequenced to meet delivery targets. Candidates should have relevant experience in aircraft maintenance or planning, along with strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance or production planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of EASA airworthiness regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work packs are accurately created and sequenced.
• Manage the pre-input process and project timelines.
• Liaise with third-party companies and provide project updates.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Minimum ‘A’ level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Profile

Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range, and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across Europe. By investing in internal maintenance, Vista prioritizes the highest standards of service, safety, security, reliability, and value, demonstrating a continued commitment to providing seamless service to clients globally. Vista Aircraft Maintenance offers a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one of the leading base maintenance facilities in the world.

VistaJet is an operating partner of Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group. Vista integrates a unique portfolio of brands offering asset-free solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation. The Group's mission is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.

We are seeking a Full-Time Technical Planning Engineer. As a Technical Planner, you will support aircraft maintenance operations by ensuring all work packs are accurately created, compliant with regulations, and optimally sequenced to meet delivery targets. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and planning teams to support pre-input activities, manage project timelines, and ensure efficient resource use.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure work packs are raised and effectively sequenced to meet delivery targets, with tasks staged appropriately for complex and critical maintenance tasks.
• Assist with production planning and facility capacity management.
• Manage the ‘pre-input’ process, including organizing meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Chair daily status and ship-side meetings with Aircraft Managers.
• Create project plans for maintenance inputs, identifying key sequences, milestones, and critical tasks.
• Update project timelines to reflect progress and forecast skill requirements.
• Identify all work order requirements and maintain task templates for pre-load, maintenance data, spares, and tooling.
• Update man-hour targets in templates and work packs based on performance and maintenance needs.
• Review systems and procedures to improve aircraft downtimes.
• Liaise with third-party companies, OEMs, and working groups to agree on technical solutions.
• Provide status updates and project approvals to the customer, including cost overviews.
• Support aircraft maintenance tasks, including repairs, modifications, queries, tooling, and specialized information.
• Work closely with the production team to meet project targets related to profitability, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Technical Services Manager.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Minimum ‘A’ level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance, production planning, or airline environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and produce technical texts and drawings.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations (EASA) and technical support experience in aviation.
• Product knowledge of Bombardier Series aircraft.
• Commercial awareness and decision-making skills based on engineering standards.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and teamwork orientation.