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We’re looking for a Production Planner to join our newly created team at Boscombe Down to deliver an exciting engineering programme that will see our Flight Test Aircraft contribute to the development of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The role is responsible for creating and managing detailed schedules for future maintenance inputs, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and proactively identifying potential issues to maintain operational efficiency.
Job Responsibility:
Create and manage detailed schedules for future maintenance inputs
Ensure optimal resource allocation
Proactively identify potential issues to maintain operational efficiency
Forecasting, planning, and ensuring that resources, equipment, and personnel are available to meet project and operational requirements
Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and milestones
Define project goals and objectives and update plans regularly
Communicate plan changes
Prepare risk management plans to identify potential challenges and mitigate risks proactively
Monitor and resolve scheduling conflicts
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align plans with operational needs
Identify all required resources (personnel, equipment, materials)
Prepare performance and operational reports as required
Requirements:
Experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Planner or in a different role within a Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance environment
Strong knowledge of the aviation industry, including regulations
Excellent organisational skills
Proficiency with IT systems that support planning, scheduling and/or project management
Problem-solving mentality with the ability to think outside the box whilst maintaining adherence to regulatory procedures
Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels of the organisation and with external customers and stakeholders
Eligibility to hold a UK Security Clearance
Nice to have:
Relevant qualifications
What we offer:
25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays
5% matched Pension scheme
Group Life Insurance
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Health Care Cash Plan and an EAP