Short Term Planner

Please note this is a shift based role

We’re looking for a Short Term Planner to join our Fleet Engineering team and play a key role in keeping the Voyager fleet airworthy, available and ready to meet operational requirements.

Air Tanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Short Term Planner, you will be at the centre of keeping our aircraft airworthy, available and ready for operation. From managing the three-month rolling maintenance plan to coordinating maintenance teams, materials and aircraft availability, you will bring together multiple priorities to keep maintenance activity on track.

Your decisions will have a direct impact on aircraft downtime, operational delivery and fleet availability.

• Planning Ownership: Take responsibility for the three-month rolling maintenance plan and influence how maintenance activity is prioritised across the fleet.
• Variety & Challenge: Balance changing operational requirements, maintenance priorities and resources in a fast-paced aviation environment.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with teams across Engineering, Operations and Materials, as well as external MROs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
• Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.

• Develop and maintain the three-month rolling aircraft maintenance plan.
• Plan and prioritise short-term maintenance activity, identifying risks and putting contingency plans in place.
• Optimise maintenance inputs to support aircraft availability and reduce turnaround times.
• Coordinate resources, including hangar space, manpower and materials.
• Create work orders for Line Maintenance activity, including deployment preparations, recoveries and 6-month checks.
• Work closely with CAMO, Base Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Materials and Operations to coordinate maintenance activity.
• Coordinate with MROs to schedule maintenance and support timely completion.
• Work alongside the Mid/Long Term Planner and Fleet Liaison Manager to support wider fleet planning.
• Support the effective management of flight hours and flight cycles across the fleet.
• Deputise for the Planning Manager when required.

• At least two years’ experience in aircraft maintenance planning, ideally within a CAMO environment.
• Experience of maintenance planning on wide-body aircraft.
• Knowledge of UK Civil and Military Aviation Authority regulations and EASA regulations.
• Experience using MRO IT systems such as Envision, AMOS or Trax.
• Knowledge of the Airbus A330 Maintenance Planning Document.
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work independently under operational pressure.
• A calm and professional approach when responding to changing operational requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience writing procedures and processes.
• Project management experience. A recognised qualification or course would be advantageous.

Air Tanker is a flexible and responsive world leading aviation service provider. Our capability spans across end-to-end maintenance, military and civil flying programmes, training and major aircraft upgrades.