Short Term Planner

Jet2careers; Yeadon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure airline in the UK is seeking a proactive Short Term Planner to join its dynamic Engineering team at Leeds Bradford Airport. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and controlling scheduled aircraft maintenance, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to deadlines. Ideal applicants will have strong organisational skills, knowledge of aircraft systems, and experience in a planning role. Join us to help maintain the safety and readiness of our fleet while enjoying generous benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Pay Review

Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme

34 Days Paid Time Off

Colleague Discounts

3x Salary Life Assurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of aircraft systems preferred.
• Experience in a planning department is advantageous.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control scheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Maximise utilisation of maintenance slots.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance is planned on time.
• Support maintenance delivery across the network.
• Maintain a buffer of planned maintenance.
• Communicate updates about work packages.
• Coordinate maintenance slots with engineers.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong time-management

Competent in Microsoft Office

AMOS experience

Education

Understanding of aircraft and their systems

Experience within a planning department

Knowledge of Line and Base maintenance

Job description

Short Term Planner

Location: Leeds Bradford Airport

Hours: Full-time

Are you a proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced aviation environment? We’re looking for a Short Term Planner to join our friendly and dynamic Engineering team at Leeds Bradford Airport. If you enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, love working collaboratively, and want to play a key part in ensuring our aircraft are safe and ready to fly, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About Us

Jet2.com is one of the UK's leading leisure airlines, committed to delivering a high-quality service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our award‑winning friendly culture, dynamic working environment, and dedication to providing an excellent travel experience.

Why Join Jet2.com?

Alongside a competitive salary and fantastic career development opportunities, we offer our valued colleagues a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Annual Pay Review: Stay rewarded with yearly salary reviews.
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme: Share in our success with our profit‑sharing programme.

• 34 Days Per Annum: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and relax.
• Colleague Discounts: Save on flights with Jet2.com, holidays with Jet2Holidays, and more!

• 3x Salary Life Assurance: Benefit from financial security with our life assurance plan.

• Fantastic Career Development Opportunities: Advance your career with us through numerous growth prospects.

What will you do in the role?

• Plan and control scheduled and ad‑hoc aircraft maintenance within a 7‑day period.
• Work with the Operational Department and Maintenance Control to maximise utilisation of maintenance slots.
• Ensure all scheduled line maintenance is planned in accordance with required processes and timelines.
• Liaise with engineering teams to support maintenance delivery across the network.
• Maintain an appropriate buffer of planned line maintenance ahead of delivery.
• Monitor Out of Phase work packages and communicate updates to Line Stations.
• Track LMWR items and Acceptable Deferred Defects requiring maintenance slots, coordinating with engineers and Maintenance Control.

What do we need from you?

Experience & Education

• Understanding of aircraft and their systems (preferred).
• Experience within a planning department (advantageous).
• Knowledge of Line and Base maintenance (Preferred).

Skills & Behaviours

• Highly organised with the ability to liaise at a technical level across all disciplines.
• Strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• AMOS experience (preferred).

Join our exciting, forward‑thinking team and be part of a dynamic business! At Jet2.com, we operate scheduled leisure flights from our 14 UK bases to beautiful destinations across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Europe’s most captivating cities.

Help us create memorable holiday experiences for our valued customers with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays!

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