Please note this is a shift based role We are looking for a Short Term Planner to join our Engineering (CAMO) team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong maintenance planning experience who is ready to take ownership of short‑term fleet planning, optimise maintenance activity, and play a vital role in keeping our aircraft airworthy and available for our military and civil customers. Why AirTanker? AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Short Term Planner, you will manage and coordinate aircraft maintenance activities to ensure fleet airworthiness and availability. You will plan and prioritise short-term maintenance, align resources, and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver tasks efficiently while minimising operational disruption. Whats in it for you? Planning Leadership: Take ownership of the short‑term maintenance plan and support long‑term planning activities, building strategic planning capability. Technical Growth: Develop deep expertise in Airbus A330 maintenance planning, regulatory requirements, and MRO systems, strengthening your technical career pathway. Decision‑Making Responsibility: Prioritise maintenance tasks, manage risk, and influence operational decisions in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment. Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more. Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days. What you'll be doing Manage maintenance for a fleet of 14 aircraft to ensure continuous airworthiness and prevent maintenance overruns. Maintain and continually optimise the rolling three‑month maintenance plan. Identify risks in the maintenance schedule and implement mitigation strategies. Support aircraft availability to maximise revenue opportunities. Prioritise maintenance to minimise operational impact. Optimise resource allocation (hangar space, manpower, materials). Create work orders for Line Maintenance, recoveries, deployments, and 6MO/1A checks. Coordinate with MROs to ensure efficient scheduling and timely completion. Collaborate with the Mid/Long‑Term Planner to support long‑term planning activity. Manage Work Order execution by coordinating CAMO, Base/Line Maintenance, Materials, and Operations teams. Use the GCIS Maintenance IT Support system where applicable. Deputise for the Planning Manager when required. Maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards in line with ATRS SMS and company policy. What you'll bring Minimum 2 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance planning (ideally in a CAMO environment). Experience planning maintenance on wide‑body aircraft. Strong MS Office skills. Project management experience (formal qualification desirable). Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Knowledge of UK CAA, MAA and EASA regulations. Experience with MRO IT systems (Envision, AMOS, Trax, etc.). Proven ability to write procedures and processes. Experience training new starters. Strong stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of Airbus A330 Maintenance Planning Document.