Job Description:
Short Term Planner
Location: Leeds Bradford Airport
Hours: Full-time
Are you a proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced aviation environment? We’re looking for a Short Term Planner to join our friendly and dynamic Engineering team at Leeds Bradford Airport. If you enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, love working collaboratively, and want to play a key part in ensuring our aircraft are safe and ready to fly, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
About Us
Jet2.com is one of the UK's leading leisure airlines, committed to delivering a high-quality service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our award-winning friendly culture, dynamic working environment, and dedication to providing an excellent travel experience.
Why Join Jet2.com?
Alongside a competitive salary and fantastic career development opportunities, we offer our valued colleagues a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
Financial Rewards:
* Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
* Annual Pay Review: Stay rewarded with yearly salary reviews.
* Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme: Share in our success with our profit-sharing programme.
Work-Life Balance:
* 34 Days Holiday Per Annum: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and relax.
* Colleague Discounts: Save on flights with Jet2.com, holidays with Jet2Holidays, and more!
Peace of Mind:
* 3x Salary Life Assurance: Benefit from financial security with our life assurance plan.
Career Growth:
* Fantastic Career Development Opportunities: Advance your career with us through numerous growth prospects.
What will you do in the role?
As a Short Term Planner, you will:
* Plan and control scheduled and ad-hoc aircraft maintenance within a 7‑day period.
* Work with the Operational Department and Maintenance Control to maximise utilisation of maintenance slots.
* Ensure all scheduled line maintenance is planned in accordance with required processes and timelines.
* Liaise with engineering teams to support maintenance delivery across the network.
* Maintain an appropriate buffer of planned line maintenance ahead of delivery.
* Monitor Out of Phase work packages and communicate updates to Line Stations.
* Track LMWR items and Acceptable Deferred Defects requiring maintenance slots, coordinating with engineers and Maintenance Control.
What do we need from you?
Experience & Education
* Understanding of aircraft and their systems (preferred).
* Experience within a planning department (advantageous).
* Knowledge of Line and Base maintenance (Preferred).
Skills & Behaviours
* Highly organised with the ability to liaise at a technical level across all disciplines.
* Strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.
* Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
* AMOS experience (preferred).
Join our exciting, forward‑thinking team and be part of a dynamic business! At Jet2.com, we operate scheduled leisure flights from our 14 UK bases to beautiful destinations across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Europe’s most captivating cities.
Help us create memorable holiday experiences for our valued customers with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays!