AOG Recovery Senior Planner – J1440

Step into the world of aviation excellence with Argo Aviation International. As a premier recruitment provider to the aviation industry, we have been soaring to new heights since our inception. In a strong partnership with our sister company, Argo Aviation GmbH, headquartered in Germany, we deliver first-class temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to major airlines and maintenance companies across the globe.

The Client:

Our client is a dynamic international MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) organisation that regularly requires skilled engineers across the globe. With personnel stationed overseas and at major UK airports, they are a trusted presence in the aviation sector. Committed to fostering talent and maintaining high industry standards, they invest heavily in the continuous learning and development of their employees—ensuring every team member grows as a responsible and capable professional within the aviation community. Argo Aviation have an exciting opportunity to recruit for an AOG Recovery Senior Planner. 

Role information – AOG Recovery Senior Planner

Location: Stansted

Salary: £73,100

Shift Pattern & Working Hours: 7am – 7pm, 5/5/4 shift pattern – you may be required to travel to the AOG location to provide onsite management and support as required.

Company Benefits:

• 7% Employer Contribution Pension
• 3 x Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare & Private Dental
• Free Eye Tests and Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Training and Development Support to widen skills and knowledge

Summary of Duties – AOG Recovery Senior Planner

Operation:

• Provide a bespoke solution to a customer’s AOG occurrence.
• Produce AOG recovery plans detailing the recovery timeline, estimated serviceability date/time and allocated resources.
• Managing AOG events globally, providing support to ensure safe and efficient and effective recovery to minimise impact for customers.
• Maintaining a dynamic feedback loop to ensure timely, regular and accurate communication to all internal and external key stakeholders.
• To assist the operations manager with the daily operation of the department and supporting the day to day operation.
• Have commercial awareness of the impact that decisions can have to the customer and to the business as a whole.

Compliance:

• Ensuring standard operating procedures are complied with and maintained through an AOG recovery.
• Maintain awareness of company Health & Safety policy and to ensure that staff deployed under their control practice approved methods to minimise risk to personnel or equipment.
• Uphold the company’s policy on the KYC and approved supplier.

Cost:

• Recording of cost expenditure during the AOG recovery for invoicing to the customer.
• Raising purchase requisitions

Procurement, Logistics and Administration:

• Assisting with planning and booking of flights and transport.
• Assisting with the procurement of standard parts, C&E and tooling
• Co-ordinate with internal business units and external suppliers, as deemed necessary, to support an AOG recovery.

Personal Attributes:

• Good knowledge of Aircraft systems.
• Ability to work under pressure to react to operational requirements and time constraints.
• Flexibility and adaptability towards rapidly changing situations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Methodical approach towards planning and organising.

In order to be successful in the role of the AOG Recovery Senior Planner you will need to demonstrate the following:

Qualification & Education:

• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar, or
• Qualified Part66 Licence with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or
• University degree relevant to Aircraft Engineering or aviation management.

Experience & Knowledge:

• University degree relevant to Aircraft Engineering or aviation management.
• Technical experience in aviation.
• Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.
• Experience of leading changes and delivering productivity and operational improvement.
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Trustworthy with the ability to work under pressure.

Requirements for the role: Training Certificates, Updated CV (preferably in Word format).  You must hold the Right to Work in the UK – proof is required as part of our shortlisting process.

If you believe that this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes for the AOG Recovery Senior Planner, please apply today or contact Argo Aviation directly to discuss the opportunity with one of our experienced Consultants.  If you are aware of any AOG Recovery Senior Planners who may be interested in this opportunity, please share and ask them to reach out.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

Email: Susanne.Howe-Smith@Argo.work

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