Overview
Draken offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role
Draken is seeking an experienced Head of Planning to lead our planning function across Part 145, Part 21G, and BCAR A8-23 organisations. This pivotal role ensures efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the reliable execution of maintenance and production schedules to deliver predictable aircraft availability for Flight Operations.
- Develop and implement standardised planning processes across maintenance and manufacturing operations.
- Ensure compliance with Part 145/Part 21 requirements and the company MOE.
- Oversee workload scheduling and production planning for Pt145 Workshop activities, including Engine Overhaul, Aerostructures, and EW Maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning KPIs and reporting.
- Maintain effective aircraft and component maintenance schedules through close collaboration with CAMO, Engineering Delivery Managers, and supporting departments.
- Coordinate planning resources within Integrated Delivery Teams (IDTs) to provide clear, accountable service to internal and external customers.
- Manage forward demand planning with Procurement and resolve supply chain issues.
- Provide SME knowledge and support for IT system integration (e.g., Aerotrac).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver predictable output for aircraft maintenance and production to Time, Cost, and Quality (TCQ).
- Ensure effective forward planning and resource allocation.
- Support reactive maintenance through AOG activities.
- Manage production planning for fleet modifications and configuration control for Part 21G activities.
- Lead and develop the planning team, ensuring compliance with aviation legislation and Health & Safety regulations.
- Implement quality assurance actions and maintain robust procedures and work instructions.
Core Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in planning processes within aviation maintenance and production environments.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (Part 145, Part 21G, BCAR A8-23).
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and planning tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining focus on safety, compliance, and delivery.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
What We Offer
- A key leadership role within a high-performing engineering team.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ready to take the lead? Apply now and help shape the future of planning at Draken.
Our employee values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.
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