MPI are seeking an experienced Part 145 Production Planning Engineer to join a busy aviation maintenance environment at Stansted Airport.
This role is key to ensuring the successful planning and delivery of aircraft maintenance and modification inputs, supporting the full lifecycle of maintenance projects from initial scope through to return to service.
You’ll be responsible for producing accurate work packages, coordinating resources, and ensuring all tooling, spares, manpower, and third-party services are in place to protect the critical path. Acting as a central point of coordination, you’ll work closely with customers, engineering, commercial, logistics, and certifying staff to keep aircraft maintenance inputs on track and fully compliant.
This is a fast-paced, detail-driven role where strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex Part 145 maintenance and modification projects
- Producing detailed and accurate work packages to customer requirements
- Coordinating Part-21 Design Organisations and third-party vendors
- Leading pre-input planning and review meetings with stakeholders and customers
- Monitoring critical path activities and resolving scheduling risks
- Providing daily updates to customers during maintenance inputs
- Supporting return-to-service documentation and processes
- Driving continuous improvement across planning activities
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in Part 145 maintenance, repair & overhaul environments
- Background in aviation maintenance, operations, CAMO or manufacturing (min. 5 years)
- Project management experience in an engineering setting
- Confident use of MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project)
- Experience with Wings ERP or similar systems
- Strong communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a time-critical environment
If you’re a proactive planner who thrives in a structured but fast-moving aviation environment, we’d like to hear from you.
Please note this role is OUT OF SCOPE for IR35
