Short Term Planner - #190327

Short Term Planner

Please note this is a shift based role

£52,236 +£5,580 shift pay

We are looking for a Short Term Planner to join our Engineering (CAMO) team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong maintenance planning experience who is ready to take ownership of short‑term fleet planning, optimise maintenance activity, and play a vital role in keeping our aircraft airworthy and available for our military and civil customers.

Why AirTanker?

AirTanker 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 manage and coordinate aircraft maintenance activities to ensure fleet airworthiness and availability. You will plan and prioritise short-term maintenance, align resources, and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver tasks efficiently while minimising operational disruption.

Whats in it for you?

• Planning Leadership: Take ownership of the short‑term maintenance plan and support long‑term planning activities, building strategic planning capability.
• Technical Growth: Develop deep expertise in Airbus A330 maintenance planning, regulatory requirements, and MRO systems, strengthening your technical career pathway.
• Decision‑Making Responsibility: Prioritise maintenance tasks, manage risk, and influence operational decisions in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
• Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.

What you'll be doing

• Manage maintenance for a fleet of 14 aircraft to ensure continuous airworthiness and prevent maintenance overruns.
• Maintain and continually optimise the rolling three‑month maintenance plan.
• Identify risks in the maintenance schedule and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support aircraft availability to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Prioritise maintenance to minimise operational impact.
• Optimise resource allocation (hangar space, manpower, materials).
• Create work orders for Line Maintenance, recoveries, deployments, and 6MO/1A checks.
• Coordinate with MROs to ensure efficient scheduling and timely completion.
• Collaborate with the Mid/Long‑Term Planner to support long‑term planning activity.
• Manage Work Order execution by coordinating CAMO, Base/Line Maintenance, Materials, and Operations teams.
• Use the GCIS Maintenance IT Support system where applicable.
• Deputise for the Planning Manager when required.
• Maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards in line with ATRS SMS and company policy.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance planning (ideally in a CAMO environment).
• Experience planning maintenance on wide‑body aircraft.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Project management experience (formal qualification desirable).
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of UK CAA, MAA and EASA regulations.
• Experience with MRO IT systems (Envision, AMOS, Trax, etc.).
• Proven ability to write procedures and processes.
• Experience training new starters.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Airbus A330 Maintenance Planning Document.