Job Description

Volantes Technical Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading aviation operator in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to lead and develop their planning function across regulated maintenance and production environments.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a proven planning professional who can drive efficiency, compliance, and predictable aircraft availability across a complex multi-disciplinary operation.

The Role

As Head of Planning, you will take ownership of planning activities across Part 145, Part 21G and BCAR-regulated operations, ensuring maintenance, overhaul and production schedules are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.

You will play a key role in aligning operational demand, resource planning, supply chain activity and engineering delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the planning function across maintenance and production operations
• Implement standardised planning processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant aviation regulations and internal procedures
• Deliver maintenance and production output to Time, Cost & Quality (TCQ) targets
• Oversee workload scheduling for workshop activity including engines, structures and specialist maintenance areas
• Manage aircraft maintenance schedules in collaboration with CAMO, engineering and operational teams
• Support reactive maintenance and AOG recovery planning
• Drive forward demand planning with Procurement and resolve supply chain constraints
• Provide planning expertise for system and process integration projects
• Develop KPI reporting, forecasting tools and management dashboards

Requirements

• Significant experience in aviation planning within maintenance and/or manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of Part 145, Part 21G and BCAR frameworks
• Proven leadership experience managing planning teams
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance operational priorities
• High level proficiency in planning systems, Excel and project tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated aviation environment

What’s On Offer

• Senior leadership role within a respected aviation organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression opportunities
• Chance to influence operational performance and future growth strategy

Apply Now

If you are an experienced aviation planning leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.