Planning Manager

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service.

On behalf of our global client, we are currently recruiting for a CAMO Planning Engineer, you will report to the CAMO Maintenance Planning Lead and be responsible for planning and managing aircraft, engine, and component maintenance in line with aviation regulations and international standards.

Job Title: CAMO Planning Engineer
Location: Bournemouth
Work Type: Permanent Fulltime. Mon - Fri Onsite.
Salary: Competitive plus a great benefits package
Assistance: Relocation Allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant aviation regulations.
• Carry out maintenance planning tasks within the scope of approved regulatory certifications.
• Plan and manage maintenance schedules for:

• Aircraft airframes, components, role and mission equipment (short, medium, and long-term).
• Engines, APUs, and propellers (short, medium, and long-term).

• Organise and participate in planning meetings (weekly, monthly, and pre-maintenance).
• Schedule all types of maintenance, including:

• Regular checks
• Out-of-phase tasks (e.g. Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, modifications, repairs)

• Work with Procurement & Supply Chain teams to forecast component needs (both scheduled and unscheduled).

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Proven experience in CAMO maintenance planning.
• Strong understanding of commercial aircraft maintenance planning.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of AOC operations.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations (EASA, UK CAA, UK Military, FAA).
• Understanding of ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001, 27001).
• Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Qualifications
You should have one of the following:
EASA / CAA / Part 66 B1/B2 Aircraft Engineer License (or equivalent)
Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering degree
Aviation-related apprenticeship or BTEC with relevant experience
Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) with proven CAMO planning experience

In the absence of the above qualifications, we can also consider candidates looking to transition into aviation who have Technical Planning experience within other regulated industries.

Due to the nature of this opportunity, the successful applicant will already hold full UK Govt SC or be capable of gaining full SC in a reasonable timeframe. You should hold a UK passport and have a 5-year UK working history.