Planner

Job Title:  Planner

Reports to: Maintenance Planning Manager

Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Atlantic Aviation Group

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise, and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open, and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training which provides aviation training to airlines, MROs, and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious Planner seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

General Responsibility

The Planner will, when necessary, be responsible for the day-to-day administration of their allocated projects on a project line or in the planning office and will report directly to the planning supervisor. The Planner is a key individual in the planning and delivery of an aircraft maintenance project. The Planner is involved in the project work pack creation from beginning to end and is expected to work closely with the project team, which consists of the planning administrator, planner scheduler, project leader, and materials coordinator, during a check visit. The Planner requires a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Essential Job Function

As Planner, you will be tasked with:

• Assembling a work pack from initial communication of work scope by sales and customer to the planning department.
• Managing customer communications queries during the work pack creation process
• Transferring log book defects onto the work pack.
• Splitting of task cards and phasing of task cards
• Creation of open/close task cards.
• Staging and estimation of tasks in conjunction with the project scheduler 
• Ensuring materials, tooling, and services have been arranged per procedure for the work scope
• Creation of an Excel upload sheet of the final work scope input to the ERP system.
• Prepare project pre-dock meeting contents.
• Printing and organising the work pack for delivery to production.
• Ensuring all MOE and customer procedures and processes are observed during work pack creation by planning.
• Give a detailed handover of the created work pack to the project administrator.
• Attend and input learnings to the post-check meeting. 

 Duties also include:

• The Planner will work closely with the Planner Scheduler to produce a check budget, plan and task sequence for the assigned project. 
• Ensure that aircraft check work packs received from customers are complete. 
• Delivery of a comparison report of discrepancies between the original quotation and supplied work order to the Planner scheduler and planning supervisor
• Complying with all relevant aspects of the AAG MOE, AAG engineering procedures manual and customer procedures as required.
• Additional roles as and when required by the department manager or supervisor. 
• Completing process improvement projects in the planning department assigned by the planning supervisor.  
• The Planner is required to propose procedure changes to enhance the department's efficiency and professionalism.
• Contributing to an open and friendly work environment dedicated to the delivery of the best product to our customers.

 Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of Aviation Planning experience is required
• Knowledge of the Aviation Regulations (EASA and FAA) is desirable
• Completion of a relevant Type or GenFam course is advantageous (B737, B757 or B767)
• Proficient in the use of MSOffice applications
• Detail-oriented with exceptional time management and multi-tasking ability
• Excellent coordinating and organisational skills
• Must be able to perform well under pressure
• Ability to work independently and meet aggressive schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills, teambuilding skills, and the ability to persuade others without creating adversarial relationships.
• Works closely with project team members to resolve problems with assigned projects
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to manage and lead with respect and encouragement – recognising key contributions and adhering to our "Employee Orientated "culture
• Implementation and integration of our values and pillars as a constant way of operating
• An ambitious, agile and honest individual, committed to teamwork and excellence.

 Typical Working Conditions

• Primarily based in Shannon; however, travel is a requirement of the role
• Atlantic Aviation Group provides PPE, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work 
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.