Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Luton
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: Annual Salary

Role Conditions

* 5/5/4 shift pattern, working 10 hour day shifts

* 7% Employer Contribution Pension

* 3x Life Assurance

* Private Healthcare & Private Dental

* Free Eye Tests & Vouchers Towards Glasses

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee Referral Programme

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Buy & Sell Annual Leave

* Salary Sacrifice Scheme

* Enhanced Loyalty Leave

* Holiday Perks

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Planning Engineer to support their maintenance activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical excellence. Key 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

* Liaise with Safety and Compliance to ensure compliance with procedures and audits

* Assisting with the promotion of compliance and safety issues within the company

Candidate Requirements

* Experienced in aircraft maintenance, production planning or airline environment preferred

* Experience in MRO IT software, such as AMOS, OASES, Rusada etc. preferred

* Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation

* Have a working knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning preferred

* High standard of English language (written and oral)

* High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite

* Right to live and work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

Industry-leading compliance support

Fast onboarding and documentation assistance

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Placements across the globe

Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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