The Fleet Management Apprentice is a role within the engineering organisation responsible for both maintenance and production planning to maximise the operational capability of both the DEA fleet and our third party customers aircraft. The role assists with the coordination of maintenance planning activities in conjunction with the flight operations team, maintenance service providers, DEA spares purchasing, external customers and DEA project office. In addition, the role will be involved in the development of optimum maintenance strategies which balance internal and external capacities at various operational locations. The role ensures that all maintenance requirements are complied with in accordance with approved aircraft maintenance programs, regulatory requirements as well as DEA company requirements. Key Responsibilities Working alongside the engineering team ensuring maintenance activities for fleet and 3rd party customers are carried out in line with planned timescales and costs Creates, maintains, and publishes the long-term maintenance plan (0 to 12 months) that meets operational needs while maximizing yield, reducing costs, and providing maximum aircraft availability. Plans and schedules both short- and long-term maintenance requirements, time limited component changes and initiates corrective actions for AOG’s or regulatory AD’s / replacements. Develops work packages for designated Maintenance service providers, considering requirements such as maintenance skills, tools, materials, available man-hours, and ground time. Acts as a point of contact for coordination with designated maintenance service providers to ensure aircraft requiring maintenance tasks are properly planned for and delivered. Monitors inspection interval utilisation, communicates and resolves potential scheduling with DEA operations teams, provides feedback on fleet compliance and inspection programs. Develops optimum DEA maintenance strategies balancing internal and external resources and costs. Develops and implements continuous improvement to the DEA maintenance programme Acts as point of contact with DEA operations and all customers in regards to updating maintenance progress, any changes to timescales, issues encountered and any large changes in costings in contrast to agreements and plans. Any other duties determined related to your role as directed by your line manager. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Leadership skills with the ability to team - and network internally and externally Self-motivating and accurate with strong planning and organisational skills and ability to set clear priorities Flexible and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Clear and confident communicator Pragmatic Ability to balance cost and operational decisions to achieve optimal solutions for the business Job Benefits Bupa Healthcare Scheme Employer pension match up to 4% Perkbox Discount Scheme