Planning Administrator

STS Aviation Services is hiring a Planning Administrator in Manchester, United Kingdom. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract supporting the Part 145 Production Planning team within a busy aviation MRO facility.

The Planning Administrator will support the efficient preparation, administration, tracking, and distribution of aircraft maintenance work packages. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage planning data, documentation, and stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced operational environment.

Position Details

• Job Title: Planning Administrator
• Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
• Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work Location: Manchester MRO facility
• Additional Hours: Additional hours or weekends may be required as dictated by the business

Role Purpose

The Planning Administrator will support the Part 145 Production Planning team within a busy aviation MRO facility, ensuring the efficient preparation and administration of aircraft maintenance work packages.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate planning data, compiling workpacks, preparing documentation, and supporting planning activities across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare aircraft maintenance workpacks and associated documentation
• Maintain and update maintenance planning systems and records if required
• Provide administrative support to help ensure deadlines are achieved
• Prepare and distribute work pack documentation and status updates
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with company and aviation regulatory requirements
• Assist with resource planning updates, material tracking, and ongoing work package administration
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function

Skills & Experience

• Previous administrative experience within a planning, operations, maintenance, or document control environment
• Experience within aviation, engineering, manufacturing, or MRO environments is desirable
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Working knowledge of AirbusWorld and Boeing Toolbox would be advantageous
• Training will be provided where required

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is one of the UK’s leading MRO providers, offering aircraft maintenance, modification, and support services to commercial and military customers. With growing operations across the United Kingdom, STS Aviation Services delivers flexible, reliable, and high-quality aircraft maintenance solutions backed by experienced engineering teams and a strong commitment to operational excellence.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Apply Now

If you are looking for Planning Administrator jobs in Manchester and have experience supporting planning, maintenance documentation, work pack preparation, document control, or MRO administration, we encourage you to apply today.

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