Graduate Planning & Records Engineer
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Darlington, UK
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProduction Planning & Scheduling
About the job
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering, aviation, aerospace, planning, or other relevant discipline.
- An interest in aircraft maintenance, aviation engineering, and/or production planning.
- A willingness to learn and develop knowledge of Part-145 and Part-M/CAMO requirements.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Good attention to detail and an analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to interpret technical information and data.
- Good IT skills and confidence learning new systems, including electronic records systems such as Tracking Plus.
- The post holder must carry out other duties allocated that are appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
- Appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Responsibilities
- Support the review of customer work packages and assist the C cert engineer and planning team with planning aircraft maintenance checks.
- Assist with identifying requirements for engine runs, functionals, tooling, and other activities required for planned maintenance checks.
- Support the creation and maintenance of Gantt charts to provide customers with key milestones of planned checks.
- Liaise with the Planning team, CAMO, and customer planning teams to support changes to planned inputs.
- Assist with raising CAMO-requested addendums within Tracking Plus and monitoring additional work.
- Support the planning team with requests for third-party services as required to support Part 145, such as NDT and cleaning.
- Assist with liaison with aircraft and engine manufacturers and relevant CAMOs as required.
- Assist the C cert engineer with relevant information and data for the Daily Status Report.
- Use Tracking Plus to support the identification of problems with current work orders.
- Review Tracking Plus electronic records, identify errors and/or omissions, and liaise with maintenance personnel to support appropriate corrections.
- Participate in internal and external stakeholder liaison meetings as required.
- Actively support and promote a positive safety learning culture by reporting occurrences and potential hazards and adopting continuous improvement and human factors principles in the work.
Desired Qualifications
- Technical knowledge or experience of B737 and/or A320 aircraft families or types.
- Knowledge of human factors (HF), electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS), and fuel tank safety (FTS).
About the company
Willis Aviation leases commercial aircraft engines worldwide to airlines, OEMs and MROs. It offers short- and long-term engine leases and pooling programs to provide various benefits. The company also provides asset management, engine/aircraft trading, end-of-life solutions, and related support through Willis entities. Its services include Part 145 maintenance, line and base maintenance, disassembly, storage, and airport/ground handling with 24/7 AOG response, aiming to give customers a competitive edge through a broad, integrated engine leasing and service ecosystem.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Coconut Creek, Florida
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 Willis Aviation Capital adds fee income from third-party engine and asset management.
- February 2026 Willis Module Shop and CFM partnership deepen higher-margin engine services.
- August 2026 Malaysia repair-center expansion extends aftersales reach beyond Teesside and the UK.
What critics are saying
- Jet2 line-maintenance concentration exposes 2025 revenues to airline scheduling and fleet changes.
- Heavy maintenance demand depends on scarce hangar utilization; Teesside expansions need rapid fill-up.
- WLFC leverage from May 2026 convertible notes pressures returns if aircraft values soften.
What makes Willis Aviation unique
- Teesside, Bridgend, and Coconut Creek give Willis Aviation Services dual-release maintenance coverage.
- October 2025 hangars and April 2025 expansion created narrowbody MRO capacity fast.
- WLFC ownership links aircraft leasing, engine repair, and asset management under one platform.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Performance Bonus