Maintenance Planning Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Maintenance Planning Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Head Office, Hampton Wick, London
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum
Deadline: 30 April 2026

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Planning Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting a modern commercial aircraft fleet.

Role purpose

This is a key role responsible for ensuring all maintenance activities are effectively planned and delivered in a safe, compliant, and operationally efficient manner.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to optimise aircraft availability while maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules for our 747 & 777 fleets, including Line, A-checks, C-checks, and other routine and non-routine maintenance activities
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain and Pt 145 suppliers to ensure availability of parts, tooling, and manpower
• Prepare work packages, task cards, and maintenance documentation for planned maintenance events
• Monitor aircraft status and adjust maintenance plans in response to operational changes or defects
• Track maintenance progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Ensure all maintenance records and documentation are accurate, and systems updated
• Optimise maintenance plans to minimise aircraft downtime and operational disruption
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and reliability

Key skills, knowledge & experience required:

• EASA Part-66 Licence, or a degree/diploma in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience).

OR

• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance planning or a similar role within aviation
• Familiar with aviation regulations and continuing airworthiness requirements
• Experience with maintenance planning systems (AMOS preferred; other systems considered)
• Good knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance practices
• Familiarity with Weight & Balance scheduling and MSG-3 Maintenance Task Analysis is advantageous
• Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic operational environment
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Analytical thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems

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Any additional relevant information:

This role will be based at our Head Office in Hampton Wick, typically working from the office 4 days per week with one day working from home. Overseas travel may be required.