Short-Term Maintenance Planning Engineer
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Work Location: EMA Cargo West, East Midlands Airport, Derby, DE74 2TR
Hours: Permanent, full time position – shift work (rotating work pattern) with flexibility required
Salary: Competitive
DHL Air (UK) Ltd is the largest all-cargo air carrier in the UK, operating a fleet of B757‑200, B767‑300 & B777‑200 aircraft on worldwide operations. Part of the DHL Express team with our headquarters at East Midlands Airport, we wish to enhance the team to deliver our customer promise of Excellence & Simply Delivered.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Airworthiness Manager, the Short‑Term Maintenance Planning Engineer is responsible for forecasting and planning aircraft maintenance activities across the DHL Air fleet. Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Maintaining oversight of the fleet by monitoring all flight hours, flight cycles and calendar‑limited maintenance tasks controlled by the maintenance forecast generated from the aircraft maintenance programme.
* Forecasting all maintenance requirements up to C‑check, ensuring that all required resources such as tooling, spares, downtime, tail‑sign allocation and manpower are available.
* Maintaining an overview of proposed modifications, Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins through liaison with the Technical Services team.
* Building strong relationships within the Part M environment to ensure maintenance plans are in place and all required data is available to Part 145, and chairing numerous meetings on a weekly basis regarding all planning‑related activities.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation with a good understanding of UKCAA Regulations.
* Experience with TRAX/AMOS is an advantage.
* Previous experience in a Technical Services environment with specific knowledge of Maintenance Planning and/or Technical Records.
* Analytical‑minded team player with good communication skills, able to work to strict deadlines and under time pressure.
What You’ll Get
A competitive salary and access to a variety of benefits including private healthcare, a 24/7 GP helpline and a company pension scheme.
Next Steps
If you are interested in the Short‑Term Maintenance Planning Engineer position and have a proven track record of achievement that matches the requirements, simply apply online ensuring that a full, up‑to‑date CV and cover letter are attached.
EEO Statement
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. The company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees and aims to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination. All potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.
Closing Date
3rd December 2025
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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