Maintenance Planner (Aircraft)

Maintenance Planner - British Airways (Heathrow)

Location: Heathrow Airport
Pay: £25-£29 per hour
Contract Type: 12 Month contract with renew potential

About the Role

British Airways is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to join our team at Heathrow. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth and efficient planning of aircraft maintenance activities, both line and base, with a strong focus on operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance Forecasting: Continuously review and optimise the maintenance forecast for cost and time efficiency.
• Resource Planning: Ensure all required spares and resources are identified and available ahead of scheduled maintenance.
• Work Package Creation: Use BA systems to generate detailed work packages and work orders for line and base maintenance inputs.
• MRO Coordination: Issue work packages to Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisations (MROs) with clear instructions and specific requirements.
• Certification & Reporting: Verify that all paperwork from MROs is correctly certified and reported back in AMOS.
• Record Updates: Update aircraft computer records, logbooks, and associated tracking sheets using AMOS.
• Archiving: Prepare and send completed work packages for archiving and assist with archiving duties.
• Audit & Compliance: Perform record audits of subcontracted organisations in line with procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process and system improvements and foster collaborative team working.
• Flexibility: Undertake reasonable duties aligned with the role and adapt to changing priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance planning, preferably within a Part 145 environment.
• Proficiency in Planning Systems or similar maintenance management systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance and safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to dynamic operational needs.

Why Join Us?

• Work with one of the world's leading airlines.
• Be part of a high-performing team at one of the busiest airports in Europe.
• Competitive hourly rate and opportunity to contribute to aviation excellence.

Ready to take off with us?
Apply now or contact Jemma at Carbon60 for more information.

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