MAINTROL Long-Term Planning Engineer

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Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 100 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

MAINTROL Long-Term Planning Engineer 

Based in Luton 

Purpose of the position:

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the airline’s fleet remains operationally efficient and compliant with all regulatory requirements by providing robust long- and mid-term maintenance planning. It supports safe, cost-effective, and timely maintenance execution.

What we offer: 

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme 
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations 
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance 
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management 
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings) 
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams 

Key Responsibilities  

1. Long/Mid-Term Maintenance Planning

• Develop and maintain mid- and long-term maintenance plans for the WUK’s fleet in line with the Approved Maintenance Programme (AMP), regulatory requirements, and operational schedules.
• Plan and forecast maintenance activities, including heavy maintenance checks, engine overhauls, component replacements, and other scheduled tasks based on calendar time, flight hours, and cycles.
• Coordinate with MAINTROL teams to ensure a smooth transition from long-term plans to day-to-day execution.

2. Maintenance Programme Management

• Ensure all scheduled maintenance, modifications, and Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are incorporated into the mid- and long-term plans and completed within the required timelines.
• Assess updates or amendments to the AMP and adjust plans accordingly.

3. Resource and Fleet Management

• Analyse fleet utilisation data to optimise maintenance schedules and minimise operational disruption.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure resource availability, including manpower, tooling, spare parts, and hangar slots for planned maintenance events.
• Identify opportunities for task bundling to reduce aircraft downtime.

4. Budget and Cost Control

• Provide maintenance forecasts to support budget planning and cost control.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining compliance with airworthiness regulations and operational requirements.

5. Coordination and Communication

• Act as the key liaison between Technical Operation and external Approved Maintenance Organisations to align planning with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Support aircraft lease returns, deliveries, or redeliveries by providing detailed maintenance plans and forecasts.

6. Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all planned maintenance activities in the Maintenance Management System (AMOS).
• Generate regular reports on maintenance progress, fleet airworthiness, and upcoming tasks for internal and external stakeholders.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of long- and mid-term planning.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure planning practices remain up to date.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering
• Training: Airbus A320FAM Training Course (preferably with Aircraft A320 (PW) B1/B2 Licence)
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in CAMO, maintenance planning, or a similar role within an airline or AMO environment.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of continuing airworthiness regulations (e.g., UK CAA Part-M/Part-CAMO, Part-145, or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance programmes, technical documentation, and fleet planning processes.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., AMOS).
• Skills: Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to forecast and solve complex scheduling challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Experienced in AMOS and in in MS Office/PNI etc for planning and reporting.
• Ability to work on shift and overtime, if needed.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.