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Planning Engineer - Aviation

Prestwick
2 weeks ago
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I am currently hiring for a Planning Engineer on behalf of my client. The Planning Engineer shall generate and control aircraft maintenance work packages, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.

Role: Planning Engineer
Salary: Upon application
Location: Prestwick
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 17.00 Friday 8.30 to 14.30

Responsibilities:

To generate and issue comprehensive maintenance packages of work for production staff in accordance with the relevant regulatory airworthiness requirements and departmental procedures
To provide costings assistance to sales for hours review.
To create and maintain master work cards/databases where required for specific projects, identify sub-contract requirements, spares and tooling.
Liaise with internal departments as deemed necessary to provide clear and concise work instructions
To assist the Engineering Support Manager with the daily operation of the planning department and supporting the day to day production operation
Have commercial awareness of the impact that decisions can have to the customer and to the business as a whole
Flexibility and adaptability towards rapidly changing situations
Ability to work under pressure to react to operational requirements and time constraints
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
Liaise with Safety and Compliance to ensure compliance with procedures and audits.
Assisting with the promotion of compliance and safety issues within the company (training will be provided).
Training & Knowledge Required:

2 years working in aircraft maintenance, production planning or airline environment
Experience in MRO IT software, such as AMOS, OASES, Rusada etc
Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation
Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Planning
High standard of English language (written and oral)
High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite.If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation -
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