Line Up Aviation
Planning Engineer

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Line Up Aviation has been providing specialist recruitment solutions across the aviation and aerospace sectors, supporting airlines, MROs, OEMs and aviation service providers across the UK and internationally.
We are currently recruiting for a Planning Engineer
To join a well-established aviation maintenance operation based in Luton.
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with aviation planning or maintenance experience to join a fast-paced engineering support environment, playing a key role in the generation and control of aircraft maintenance work packages while ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and issue aircraft maintenance work packages for production staff
- Ensure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with airworthiness regulations and company procedures
- Support with maintenance costings and hours reviews
- Create and maintain work cards, planning databases and project documentation
- Identify tooling, spares and subcontract requirements
- Liaise with internal departments to provide clear and accurate work instructions
- Support daily planning operations and wider production activities
- Assist with compliance, safety and audit-related requirements
- Prioritise workloads effectively within a fast-moving operational environment
- Liaise with CAMO and operational teams regarding maintenance requirements
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Essential Criteria
- Previous aviation planning or aircraft maintenance experience
- Experience working within an airline, MRO or similar aviation environment
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Good understanding of aviation maintenance and regulatory requirements
- High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Right to work in the UK is essential - sponsorship is not available for this role
Desirable Criteria
- Experience using MRO systems such as AMOS, OASES or Rusada
- Previous exposure to aircraft maintenance planning environments


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Additional Information
- Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 (inclusive of shift allowance)
- Permanent position
- Based in Luton
- 5,5,4 shift pattern
- 10-hour day shifts
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply today with an up-to-date CV.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Susanne Howe-Smith at Line Up Aviation
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
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