Aircraft Maintenance 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

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.