About this role
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. You’ll take ownership of short-term aircraft maintenance planning, looking three months ahead to coordinate maintenance activity up to and including 6-month checks. Working across CAMO, Line Maintenance, Base Maintenance, Materials and Operations, you’ll balance maintenance requirements with aircraft availability and operational priorities.
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 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.