Production Planner & Controller
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The Role
We’re looking for a Production Planner & Controller (PP&C) to play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of maintenance planning activities across our fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation environment where precision, compliance, and collaboration are critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA and other applicable aviation regulations.
- Coordinate resources – personnel, tooling, materials, and facilities for efficient maintenance execution.
- Liaise with internal teams and external customers to optimise aircraft availability.
- Support procurement and supply chain for timely parts availability, including pre-kitting.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to safety investigations and audits.
- Provide out-of-hours maintenance watch capability when required.
Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required.
Experience / skills / qualifications
- Proven experience in aviation production planning and control.
- Knowledge of aviation regulations (EASA, UK CAA, UK Military, FAA) – highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of ISO standards and Safety Management Systems.
- Technical qualifications such as: EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 licence, or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree, or Equivalent experience in production planning & control.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance.
Why Draken Europe?
At Draken Europe, we deliver critical aviation services to defence and government customers worldwide. You’ll join a team that values safety, compliance, and operational excellence, while offering opportunities for growth and development in a unique sector.
Our employee values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.