DEA Aviation is a world leading technology-led provider of specialised aerial data acquisition services. Using state-of-the-art airborne sensing and digital processing technology installed on our wide range of aerial platforms, we provide the very best service to our customers across the globe ensuring a safe and effective product is delivered on time, all the time.
As part of our continued growth, we're looking to recruit a Maintenance Planner on a permanent, full-time basis for our location at Gamston Airport, Retford. This is a critical role within the engineering team where you'll be responsible for planning and controlling aircraft maintenance to maximise the operational utilisation of our fleet of aircraft.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you MUST have a good knowledge of Technical Services (CAMO & Part 145) internal processes and also of Regulatory Part M and Part 145 requirements. You'll also need to be a flexible and pragmatic individual, with great communication skills and the ability to make key decisions balancing between cost and operation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. The role coordinates maintenance planning activities with the flight operations team, maintenance service providers, DEA spares purchasing, external customers and DEA project office.
2. Look to develop optimum maintenance strategies which balance internal and external capacities at various operational locations.
3. Ensure that all maintenance requirements are complied with and in accordance with Approved Aircraft Maintenance Programs, Regulatory Requirements and company requirements.
4. Create, maintain, and publish the long-term maintenance plan (0 to 12 months) that meets operational needs while maximizing yield, reducing costs, and providing maximum aircraft availability.
5. Plan and schedules both short- and long-term maintenance requirements, time limited component changes and initiates corrective actions for AOG’s or regulatory AD’s / replacements.
6. Develop work packages for designated Maintenance service providers, considering requirements such as maintenance skills, tools, materials, available man-hours, and ground time.
7. Act as a single point of contact for coordination with designated maintenance service providers to ensure aircraft requiring maintenance tasks are properly planned for and delivered.
8. Monitors inspection interval utilization, communicates and resolves potential scheduling with operations teams, provides feedback on fleet compliance and inspection programs.
9. Develops optimum maintenance strategies balancing internal and external resources and costs.
10. Acts as point of contact with DEA operations and all customers in regards to updating maintenance progress, any changes to timescales, issues encountered and any large changes in costings in contrast to agreements and plans.
What We Offer
* Salary of £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
* 28 Days of Annual Leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
* Shifts operate between 07:00 and 19:00
* Private Medical
* Perkbox
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
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