Maintenance and Fleet Planner

dommagazine; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance and Fleet Planner based in Brize Norton. The role involves developing maintenance schedules and ensuring compliance with airworthiness for the RAF A400M aircraft. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the airline industry, with proven CAMO experience. This position offers a competitive rate of £31 per hour through Umbrella or £23.18 per hour PAYE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the airline industry.
• Proven CAMO experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the maintenance plan for the RAF A400M fleet.
• Input and maintain planning data and specifications.
• Support post-delivery repair and modification services.
• Schedule aircraft configuration and major role changes.
• Forecast aircraft availability and capability.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Airworthiness requirements

Project management

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance and Fleet Planner | Location: Brize Norton | Rates: 31.00 per hour (Umbrella) / 23.18 per hour (PAYE) | Contract Type: Contract

Morson Talent is currently recruiting for a Maintenance and Fleet Planner to support operations at Brize Norton. You will help ensure continuous 24/7, year-round support for the Royal Air Force fleet, contributing to the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of airworthiness services. This is a vital role that directly supports the availability and effectiveness of the RAF A400M aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the maintenance plan for the RAF A400M fleet, including task requirements and packaging into work packs.
• Input and maintain planning data: maintenance plans, manuals, specifications, overhaul plans, and logistic parameters.
• Support post-delivery repair, modification, and retrofit services in line with airworthiness and cost requirements.
• Schedule aircraft configuration and major role changes.
• Forecast aircraft availability and capability, making tail-to-task recommendations for the ATLAS Flying Programme.
• Manage the scheduled maintenance and flying programme to mitigate AOGs, defects, delays, and priority changes.
• Create and maintain the Integrated Through Life Plan (ITLP) to improve availability and fleet utilisation.
• Enter and maintain A400M data in the Ground Computer Information System (GCIS).
• Manage assigned projects and contribute to continuous improvement programmes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the airline industry.
• Proven CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and airworthiness requirements.
• Ability to manage complex programmes and adapt to changing priorities.