Production Planning Engineer

About the company

AAG Defence Services is a MAA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) based in Brize Norton, UK. We work in partnership with Airbus Aerospace & Defence to supply dedicated MRO services, including heavy and line maintenance, to the Royal Air Force’s fleet of A400M Atlas aircraft. Our committed and flexible team of over 100 engineers and management are based in RAF Brize Norton in a dedicated 24,000m², three-bay facility designed to optimise the maintenance of the aircraft. AAG Defence Services is a subsidiary company of Atlantic Aviation Group.

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon‑based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training.

Position Overview

A highly‑motivated Production Planning Engineer is required for a challenging, fast‑paced and rewarding environment. Shift will be 5, 5, 4 day shift 0700–1900. Responsibilities involve pre‑input planning of customer aircraft line and base maintenance in accordance with MAA regulatory requirements, creation of aircraft work packs, issuance of pre‑loads, task breakdown and other scheduled maintenance planning activities. Full on‑site planning support to the production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer work pack for content to ensure within AAGDS P145 scope of work as detailed in the MOE.
• Schedule and un‑scheduled aircraft maintenance work package build/assembly including milestones, resource and critical path planning.
• Create new task cards as required ensuring complex maintenance tasks are identified.
• Generate equipment summary reports including access requirements, tooling, parts and material call‑ups.
• Identify work content requiring the services of external agencies and sub‑contractors.
• Perform detailed review of work content including the identification of complex, safety critical, critical path and any other tasks requiring additional P145 AMO regulatory requirements.
• Check task cards for accuracy and completeness and apply task time estimates.
• Organise and chair pre‑input meetings to multiple stakeholders for all base inputs.
• Follow AAGDS MOE and procedures to ensure compliance at all times.

Health and Safety

• Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities.
• Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work, including management responsibilities as required by the H&S Manual.
• Be aware of aviation safety responsibilities with regard to the AAGDS Safety Policy, including management responsibilities as required by the Safety Management Manual.
• Be aware of aviation security responsibilities with regard to the AAGDS Security Policy.

Candidate Requirements

• Recent graduates in a related discipline will be considered.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship offered).
• Experience in using aircraft technical documentation.
• Knowledge of MAA regulations and CAMO P145 interface requirements.
• Excellent organisational ability with high level attention to detail and logical approach to task sequencing.
• Ability to review tasks to ensure they are adequately planned to consider human factors.
• Ability to converse with the customer at all levels of seniority.
• Good working knowledge of AMOS or similar system in a production planning role.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel at an advanced level.
• Previous planning experience civil or military maintenance/production planning, with base or line.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, project management skills and experience, with lean management principles.
• Effective, highly credible communicator written and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the financial, commercial and procurement processes within AAGDS and the needs of the customers.
• Recognised aircraft engineering qualification.

Closing Statement

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you! Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. We will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

People‑Focused Environment

One of our company values is to provide a people‑focused environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage candidates to let us know about any adjustment requirements.

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation

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