Base Maintenance Planner

Bournemouth
2 weeks ago
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This position will be responsible for the effective execution of maintenance/production planning and control activities in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and International Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling of the maintenance work ahead, to ensure that it will not adversely interfere with other work as regards the availability of all necessary personnel, tools, equipment, material, maintenance data and facilities.
During maintenance work, support with organising maintenance teams and shifts and provide any other necessary support to ensure the completion of maintenance without undue time pressure.
Interaction with Procurement & Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of all parts requirements, including any pre-kitting requirements, for all maintenance inputs
Accommodation / Hangar availability, including appropriate environmental conditions for specific maintenance tasks - Access, Lighting, Heating, etc…
Effective Man-hour estimation, planning and availability, including specific trade requirements, to ensure and assure on-time maintenance completion
Scheduling critical maintenance tasks during periods when staff are likely to be most alert - Taking Human Factors into consideration at all times
Creating and managing of detailed Base Maintenance Input Plans, including ensuring and assuring that such inputs remain on schedule through effective stakeholder engagement, i.e., Daily and Weekly progress meetings and associated reporting.

Experience / skills / qualifications

Knowledge of Aviation Production Planning & Control principles and practices - Extensive proven experience in a similar role - Required
Theoretical and practical application-level knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK Military and FAA Aviation Regulations - Advantageous
Practical application-level knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 as applicable in the aviation environment - Advantageous
Practical application-level knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS) principles and requirements as applicable in the aviation environment - Advantageous
Technical Qualifications: - Required
EASA / CAA / Other Part 66 B1/B2 Aircraft Engineer License, or equivalent, or
Relevant Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering Degree, or
5 GCSE (O-Levels) at minimum Grade C / BTEC equivalent / Aviation Apprenticeship with proven relevant industry experience, or
Extensive, relevant, and proven Production Planning & Control experience
Relevant Aircraft (Airframe & Engine) Type Training or General Familiarisation Training - Advantageous
Able to hold an SC-Level security clearance - RequiredPersonal Skill & Attributes

Excellent in communicating / presenting at all levels, across all boundaries, internal and external, both verbally and written.
Excellent business acumen.
Highly self-motivated, assertive, resilient with the ability to hold their own.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to achieve tight deadlines in challenging environments.
Excellent use MS Office Software and other Company Software as required.
Ability to maintain high levels of integrity, work ethic and confidentiality and use discretion appropriately

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