Maintenance Planner

Based in Cambridgeshire, UK, Argo Aviation International is part of a network of global offices supplying temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, EASA/FAA and CAA Part 145 services to many of the major aviation airlines, defence companies and maintenance companies worldwide.
The Client:
Our client operates throughout state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, interior modification facilities and over 40 line maintenance stations worldwide. Their facilities and expert personnel drive their commitment to providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance, engineering, and modification solutions to the global aviation industry.
Job Title: Line & Light Base Maintenance Planner
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £££ Competitive
Shift Pattern & Working Hours: Days 40 hrs per week (flexible)
Company Benefits include:
• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
• 4x Life assurance
• 4% Employer pension contribution
• Sick pay
• Service awards from 2 years
• Relocation allowance considered if required
Summary of duties – Line & Light Base Maintenance Planner:
The Line & Light Base Maintenance Planner will be part of the Operations Team focussed in delivering Aircraft and Engine related Services to a growing Customer base. Responsible for timely and accurate processing of customer work packages for use in the maintenance environment and for return and recording of completed work packages.
In order to be successful in the role of Line & Light Base Maintenance Planner you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Timely and accurate processing of Customer supplied work package paperwork into a format that can be utilized within the maintenance environment.
  
• Import of Customer supplied work package into Company computer system.
  
• Ensure all associated maintenance data, referenced proformas, cross reference documents and drawings are attached to the relevant work package.
  
• Through PART-145 Production Planning, identify key milestones including parts and tooling/resource requirements for planned maintenance.
  
• Liaise with Resource to ensure manpower levels are adequate and acceptable to accomplish the required workload.
  
• Identifying third party requirements such as NDT, aircraft reweighs, exterior cleaning.
  
• To ensure that scheduling of tasks considers Human Factors issues.
  
• Identifying safety critical tasks, including CDCCL. Independent inspections EWIS etc
  
• Ensure all late additions to work packages are raised correctly and entered on the pack index
  
• Carry out a 100% audit of completed paperwork to ensure it is complete.
  
• Scanning of completed work packages and return to Customer (as required and within agreed SLA guidelines)
  
• Supporting Line/Base Check Manager(s) during maintenance inputs
  
• Attend daily meetings.
  
• Arrange and chair Pre-Input meetings (Light Base Maintenance).
  
• Undertake tasks as and when requested by the Planning Manager.
  Required Skills/Abilities:
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Thorough understanding of reporting tools, i.e., Excel, Word, etc.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  Education and Experience:
  
• 3+ years in the Aerospace/Engineering/Manufacturing/Construction sectors.
  
• Previous experience in a PART-145 + PART-M Planning environment preferred.
  
• Understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to Aircraft Maintenance
  Right to live and work in the UK is essential for this position
  Requirements for the role: Training Certificates, Updated CV (preferably in Word format). You must hold the Right to Work/Settled Status in the UK – proof is required as part of our shortlisting process.
  Argo Aviation International is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.
  Argo Aviation International is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual's sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
  We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us