Maintenance Planning Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Maintenance Planning Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Head Office, Hampton Wick, London
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum
Deadline: 30 April 2026

If you meet the following criteria and wish to apply for this role, please use the following link to apply:

https://oneair.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=baa95fa2-3dd7-42d8-bee1-212aac8d8e1e

For any queries please contact recruitment@oneair.aero.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Planning Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting a modern commercial aircraft fleet.

Role purpose

This is a key role responsible for ensuring all maintenance activities are effectively planned and delivered in a safe, compliant, and operationally efficient manner.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to optimise aircraft availability while maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules for our 747 & 777 fleets, including Line, A-checks, C-checks, and other routine and non-routine maintenance activities
  • Coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain and Pt 145 suppliers to ensure availability of parts, tooling, and manpower
  • Prepare work packages, task cards, and maintenance documentation for planned maintenance events
  • Monitor aircraft status and adjust maintenance plans in response to operational changes or defects
  • Track maintenance progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
  • Ensure all maintenance records and documentation are accurate, and systems updated
  • Optimise maintenance plans to minimise aircraft downtime and operational disruption
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and reliability

Key skills, knowledge & experience required:

  • EASA Part-66 Licence, or a degree/diploma in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience).

OR

  • Proven experience in aircraft maintenance planning or a similar role within aviation
  • Familiar with aviation regulations and continuing airworthiness requirements
  • Experience with maintenance planning systems (AMOS preferred; other systems considered)
  • Good knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance practices
  • Familiarity with Weight & Balance scheduling and MSG-3 Maintenance Task Analysis is advantageous
  • Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic operational environment
  • Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills
  • Analytical thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems

One Air values underlined by our behaviours:

Any additional relevant information:

This role will be based at our Head Office in Hampton Wick, typically working from the office 4 days per week with one day working from home. Overseas travel may be required.

Do you have any other questions?