At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage aircraft maintenance planning and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.
- Company: Join a leading aviation operation in Shawbury, Shropshire.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential contract extension, and a structured work schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic aviation environment.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in keeping aircraft safe and operational.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance planning and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
Location: Shawbury, Shropshire (On-site)
Contract: 12 Month Contract (Likely Extension)
Rate: £30.00 per hour PAYE / £40.11 per hour Umbrella
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (40 hours per week)
IR35: Inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start)
Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planning Engineer to join their aviation operation in Shawbury. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring aircraft maintenance activities are effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered to the highest standards of airworthiness and compliance.
The Role
As a Maintenance Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for managing maintenance and material planning requirements, producing maintenance work packs, monitoring aircraft maintenance status, and supporting continuing airworthiness activities across the fleet. You'll work closely with maintenance, engineering, customer support, and airworthiness teams to ensure aircraft availability and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and manage line and base maintenance work packs.
- Monitor aircraft maintenance status and ensure compliance with approved maintenance programmes.
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities based on aircraft utilisation.
- Review material requirements and raise purchase requisitions as required.
- Coordinate with maintenance, airworthiness, and support teams to ensure maintenance activities are delivered efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records within the Maintenance Information System (MIS).
- Ensure all planned maintenance activities are completed before aircraft release.
Essential Skills
Maintenance Planning Engineer employer: Belcan
Belcan is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Glasgow's shipbuilding industry. With a strong emphasis on mentorship for junior designers and leadership opportunities for seasoned professionals, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to cutting-edge marine projects. The dynamic environment not only promotes teamwork but also offers a chance to tackle exciting technical challenges, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
