Job Title: Aircraft Planning Manager
Location: St Athan, Cardiff
Salary: Competitive salary
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Benefits:

• Annual Bonus
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays – plus on occasion discretionary annual leave days given by executive team
• Private Medical Care
• Company Pension Plan
• Additional Type training

About the Role
On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to support their maintenance activities.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their maintenance operations. With a brand-new hangar and the maintenance side of the business entering a period of rapid growth, this is a rare opportunity to build a planning department from scratch.
You’ll be at the forefront of designing processes, implementing systems, and creating a high-performing planning function that supports world-class maintenance delivery. Working with a global leader in Aircraft Maintenance, Storage, and Disassembly, you’ll help ensure efficiency, reliability, and value at every stage for major lessors and airlines worldwide. it’s a chance to leave your mark, leading the charge in developing a planning department that will underpin the company’s next phase of expansion.
Key Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to administer all aspects of Aircraft Planning related to part 145 as specified under main responsibilities

Other duties involve:

• Development of procedures to support a fast-growing Part 145 MRO.
• Chair aircraft pre-input meetings
• Review incoming work scopes proposals in collaboration with Sales
• Plan all accepted work packages
• Collaborate with logistics and production to ensure smooth aircraft input and efficient TAT.
• Manage all communications with CAMO`s regarding work packages.
• Management of technical records
• Management of technical publications

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years airline or MRO industry experience in maintenance planning (3rd party MRO experience advantageous)
• Managerial experience, with the ability to train and motivate a team.
• In depth knowledge of EASA and CAA Part-M and Part-145 legislation
• Strong IT skills
• Good commercial acumen
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver results.
• Positive approach towards identifying problems and solutions
• Well organised person capable of coordinating complex and dynamic projects

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across [engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to bliss.hulme@jmc-aviation.com
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

Other duties involve:

• Development of procedures to support a fast-growing Part 145 MRO.
• Chair aircraft pre-input meetings
• Review incoming work scopes proposals in collaboration with Sales
• Plan all accepted work packages
• Collaborate with logistics and production to ensure smooth aircraft input and efficient TAT.
• Manage all communications with CAMO`s regarding work packages.
• Management of technical records
• Management of technical publication

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across [engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation secto